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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.28, 3,291.76 and 895.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.28, 3,291.76 and 895.68 is: 1,344.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.28 : 3,291.76 = 895.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.28/3,291.76 = 895.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.28x = 3,291.76 × 895.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.28x = 2,948,363.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,363.60/2,193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.27

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