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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.16, 3,293.19 and 896.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.16, 3,293.19 and 896.63 is: 1,345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.16 : 3,293.19 = 896.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.16/3,293.19 = 896.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.16x = 3,293.19 × 896.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.16x = 2,952,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,756.48/2,195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.12

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