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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.88, 3,292.26 and 896.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.88, 3,292.26 and 896.36 is: 1,344.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.88 : 3,292.26 = 896.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.88/3,292.26 = 896.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.88x = 3,292.26 × 896.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.88x = 2,951,033.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,033.71/2,194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.51

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