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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.51, 3,292.04 and 896.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.51, 3,292.04 and 896.67 is: 1,344.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.51 : 3,292.04 = 896.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.51/3,292.04 = 896.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.51x = 3,292.04 × 896.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.51x = 2,951,875.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,875.75/2,195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.51

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