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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.88, 3,290.82 and 893.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.88, 3,290.82 and 893.92 is: 1,340.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.88 : 3,290.82 = 893.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.88/3,290.82 = 893.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.88x = 3,290.82 × 893.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.88x = 2,941,729.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,729.81/2,193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.88

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