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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.51, 3,292.04 and 897.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.51, 3,292.04 and 897.89 is: 1,346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.51 : 3,292.04 = 897.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.51/3,292.04 = 897.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.51x = 3,292.04 × 897.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.51x = 2,955,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,875.58/2,195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.33

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