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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.52, 3,289.74 and 893.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.52, 3,289.74 and 893.76 is: 1,341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.52 : 3,289.74 = 893.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.52/3,289.74 = 893.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.52x = 3,289.74 × 893.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.52x = 2,940,238.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,238.02/2,192.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.03

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