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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.30, 3,182.73 and 889.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.30, 3,182.73 and 889.50 is: 1,334.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.30 : 3,182.73 = 889.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.30/3,182.73 = 889.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.30x = 3,182.73 × 889.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.30x = 2,831,038.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,038.34/2,121.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.58

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