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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.80, 3,292.82 and 897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.80, 3,292.82 and 897.20 is: 1,346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.80 : 3,292.82 = 897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.80/3,292.82 = 897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.80x = 3,292.82 × 897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.80x = 2,954,318.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,318.10/2,194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.05

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