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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.82, 3,293.45 and 896.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.82, 3,293.45 and 896.19 is: 1,344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.82 : 3,293.45 = 896.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.82/3,293.45 = 896.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.82x = 3,293.45 × 896.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.82x = 2,951,556.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,556.96/2,194.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.78

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