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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.15, 3,288.41 and 893.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.15, 3,288.41 and 893.71 is: 1,341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.15 : 3,288.41 = 893.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.15/3,288.41 = 893.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.15x = 3,288.41 × 893.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.15x = 2,938,884.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,884.90/2,191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.25

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