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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.48, 3,293.46 and 897.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.48, 3,293.46 and 897.48 is: 1,347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.48 : 3,293.46 = 897.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.48/3,293.46 = 897.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.48x = 3,293.46 × 897.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.48x = 2,955,814.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,814.48/2,193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.55

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