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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.60, 3,292.10 and 895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.60, 3,292.10 and 895.80 is: 1,343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.60 : 3,292.10 = 895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.60/3,292.10 = 895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.60x = 3,292.10 × 895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.60x = 2,949,063.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,063.18/2,194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.78

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