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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.88, 3,293.82 and 895.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.88, 3,293.82 and 895.92 is: 1,343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.88 : 3,293.82 = 895.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.88/3,293.82 = 895.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.88x = 3,293.82 × 895.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.88x = 2,950,999.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,999.21/2,195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.88

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