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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.74, 3,292.83 and 897.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.74, 3,292.83 and 897.30 is: 1,346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.74 : 3,292.83 = 897.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.74/3,292.83 = 897.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.74x = 3,292.83 × 897.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.74x = 2,954,656.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,656.36/2,194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.24

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