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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.30, 3,292.94 and 895.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.30, 3,292.94 and 895.86 is: 1,343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.30 : 3,292.94 = 895.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.30/3,292.94 = 895.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.30x = 3,292.94 × 895.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.30x = 2,950,010.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,010.43/2,195.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.78

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