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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.25, 3,293.22 and 878.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.25, 3,293.22 and 878.91 is: 1,319.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.25 : 3,293.22 = 878.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.25/3,293.22 = 878.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.25x = 3,293.22 × 878.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.25x = 2,894,443.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,443.99/2,194.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.11

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