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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.68, 3,287.34 and 893.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.68, 3,287.34 and 893.32 is: 1,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.68 : 3,287.34 = 893.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.68/3,287.34 = 893.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.68x = 3,287.34 × 893.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.68x = 2,936,646.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936,646.57/2,192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.30

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