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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.38, 3,290.02 and 894.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.38, 3,290.02 and 894.85 is: 1,342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.38 : 3,290.02 = 894.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.38/3,290.02 = 894.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.38x = 3,290.02 × 894.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.38x = 2,944,063.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,063.93/2,193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.25

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