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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.67, 3,293.51 and 896.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.67, 3,293.51 and 896.79 is: 1,345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.67 : 3,293.51 = 896.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.67/3,293.51 = 896.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.67x = 3,293.51 × 896.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.67x = 2,953,582.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,582.35/2,195.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.19

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