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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.32, 3,288.75 and 893.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.32, 3,288.75 and 893.62 is: 1,340.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.32 : 3,288.75 = 893.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.32/3,288.75 = 893.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.32x = 3,288.75 × 893.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.32x = 2,938,892.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,892.78/2,192.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.54

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