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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.04, 3,293.78 and 896.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.04, 3,293.78 and 896.61 is: 1,345.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.04 : 3,293.78 = 896.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.04/3,293.78 = 896.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.04x = 3,293.78 × 896.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.04x = 2,953,231.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,231.60/2,195.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.41

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