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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.93, 3,295.74 and 880.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.93, 3,295.74 and 880.68 is: 1,321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.93 : 3,295.74 = 880.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.93/3,295.74 = 880.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.93x = 3,295.74 × 880.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.93x = 2,902,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,492.30/2,196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.16

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