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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.52, 3,290.28 and 895.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.52, 3,290.28 and 895.12 is: 1,342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.52 : 3,290.28 = 895.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.52/3,290.28 = 895.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.52x = 3,290.28 × 895.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.52x = 2,945,195.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,195.43/2,193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.68

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