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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.84, 3,286.56 and 893.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.84, 3,286.56 and 893.60 is: 1,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.84 : 3,286.56 = 893.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.84/3,286.56 = 893.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.84x = 3,286.56 × 893.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.84x = 2,936,870.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936,870.02/2,192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.30

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