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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.96, 3,295.14 and 897.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.96, 3,295.14 and 897.12 is: 1,346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.96 : 3,295.14 = 897.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.96/3,295.14 = 897.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.96x = 3,295.14 × 897.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.96x = 2,956,136.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,136.00/2,195.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.17

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