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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.79, 3,290.09 and 894.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.79, 3,290.09 and 894.39 is: 1,341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.79 : 3,290.09 = 894.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.79/3,290.09 = 894.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.79x = 3,290.09 × 894.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.79x = 2,942,619.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,619.12/2,192.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.95

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