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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.16, 3,289.90 and 894.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.16, 3,289.90 and 894.72 is: 1,342.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.16 : 3,289.90 = 894.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.16/3,289.90 = 894.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.16x = 3,289.90 × 894.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.16x = 2,943,539.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,539.33/2,192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.76

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