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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.96, 3,292.89 and 896.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.96, 3,292.89 and 896.53 is: 1,344.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.96 : 3,292.89 = 896.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.96/3,292.89 = 896.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.96x = 3,292.89 × 896.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.96x = 2,952,174.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,174.67/2,194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.98

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