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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.64, 3,293.39 and 897.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.64, 3,293.39 and 897.10 is: 1,345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.64 : 3,293.39 = 897.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.64/3,293.39 = 897.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.64x = 3,293.39 × 897.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.64x = 2,954,494.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,494.18/2,195.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.62

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