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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.93, 3,293.88 and 896.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.93, 3,293.88 and 896.49 is: 1,344.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.93 : 3,293.88 = 896.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.93/3,293.88 = 896.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.93x = 3,293.88 × 896.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.93x = 2,952,909.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,909.53/2,195.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.72

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