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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.48, 3,291.68 and 895.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.48, 3,291.68 and 895.64 is: 1,343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.48 : 3,291.68 = 895.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.48/3,291.68 = 895.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.48x = 3,291.68 × 895.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.48x = 2,948,160.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,160.28/2,194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.44

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