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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.88, 3,293.76 and 897.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.88, 3,293.76 and 897.36 is: 1,346.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.88 : 3,293.76 = 897.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.88/3,293.76 = 897.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.88x = 3,293.76 × 897.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.88x = 2,955,688.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,688.47/2,195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.02

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