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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.84, 3,291.96 and 895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.84, 3,291.96 and 895 is: 1,342.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.84 : 3,291.96 = 895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.84/3,291.96 = 895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.84x = 3,291.96 × 895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.84x = 2,946,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,304.20/2,193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.99

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