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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.86, 3,180.89 and 887.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.86, 3,180.89 and 887.94 is: 1,331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.86 : 3,180.89 = 887.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.86/3,180.89 = 887.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.86x = 3,180.89 × 887.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.86x = 2,824,419.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,419.12/2,120.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.74

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