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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.89, 3,288.87 and 896.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.89, 3,288.87 and 896.27 is: 1,343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.89 : 3,288.87 = 896.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.89/3,288.87 = 896.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.89x = 3,288.87 × 896.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.89x = 2,947,699.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,699.07/2,193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.60

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