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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.96, 3,291.39 and 895.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.96, 3,291.39 and 895.53 is: 1,343.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.96 : 3,291.39 = 895.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.96/3,291.39 = 895.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.96x = 3,291.39 × 895.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.96x = 2,947,538.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,538.49/2,193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.48

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