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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.52, 3,288.78 and 894.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.52, 3,288.78 and 894.12 is: 1,341.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.52 : 3,288.78 = 894.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.52/3,288.78 = 894.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.52x = 3,288.78 × 894.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.52x = 2,940,563.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,563.97/2,192.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.18

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