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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.16, 3,287.88 and 895.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.16, 3,287.88 and 895.28 is: 1,341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.16 : 3,287.88 = 895.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.16/3,287.88 = 895.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.16x = 3,287.88 × 895.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.16x = 2,943,573.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,573.21/2,194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.55

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