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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.86, 3,293.46 and 896

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.86, 3,293.46 and 896 is: 1,344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.86 : 3,293.46 = 896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.86/3,293.46 = 896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.86x = 3,293.46 × 896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.86x = 2,950,940.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,940.16/2,194.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.48

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