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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.64, 3,293.82 and 896.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.64, 3,293.82 and 896.76 is: 1,345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.64 : 3,293.82 = 896.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.64/3,293.82 = 896.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.64x = 3,293.82 × 896.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.64x = 2,953,766.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,766.02/2,195.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.29

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