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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.14, 3,292.80 and 896.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.14, 3,292.80 and 896.50 is: 1,344.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.14 : 3,292.80 = 896.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.14/3,292.80 = 896.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.14x = 3,292.80 × 896.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.14x = 2,951,995.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,995.20/2,195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.79

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