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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.44, 3,288.12 and 893.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.44, 3,288.12 and 893.76 is: 1,341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.44 : 3,288.12 = 893.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.44/3,288.12 = 893.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.44x = 3,288.12 × 893.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.44x = 2,938,790.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,790.13/2,191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.03

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