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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.64, 3,288.28 and 896.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.64, 3,288.28 and 896.04 is: 1,343.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.64 : 3,288.28 = 896.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.64/3,288.28 = 896.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.64x = 3,288.28 × 896.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.64x = 2,946,430.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,430.41/2,193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.17

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