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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.16, 3,292.90 and 896.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.16, 3,292.90 and 896.72 is: 1,345.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.16 : 3,292.90 = 896.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.16/3,292.90 = 896.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.16x = 3,292.90 × 896.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.16x = 2,952,809.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,809.29/2,194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.76

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