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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.82, 3,290.45 and 894.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.82, 3,290.45 and 894.20 is: 1,341.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.82 : 3,290.45 = 894.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.82/3,290.45 = 894.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.82x = 3,290.45 × 894.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.82x = 2,942,299.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,299.47/2,192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.79

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