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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.20, 3,186 and 891.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.20, 3,186 and 891.76 is: 1,338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.20 : 3,186 = 891.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.20/3,186 = 891.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.20x = 3,186 × 891.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.20x = 2,841,147.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,147.36/2,123.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.14

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