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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.80, 3,289.20 and 895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.80, 3,289.20 and 895.20 is: 1,342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.80 : 3,289.20 = 895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.80/3,289.20 = 895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.80x = 3,289.20 × 895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.80x = 2,944,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,491.84/2,192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.80

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