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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.07, 3,182.42 and 891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.07, 3,182.42 and 891.20 is: 1,335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.07 : 3,182.42 = 891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.07/3,182.42 = 891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.07x = 3,182.42 × 891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.07x = 2,836,152.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,152.34/2,123.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.87

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