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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.24, 3,292.08 and 896.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.24, 3,292.08 and 896.80 is: 1,345.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.24 : 3,292.08 = 896.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.24/3,292.08 = 896.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.24x = 3,292.08 × 896.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.24x = 2,952,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,337.34/2,194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.49

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