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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.69, 3,288.87 and 894.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.69, 3,288.87 and 894.12 is: 1,341.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.69 : 3,288.87 = 894.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.69/3,288.87 = 894.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.69x = 3,288.87 × 894.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.69x = 2,940,644.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,644.44/2,192.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.12

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