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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.91, 3,185.37 and 891.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.91, 3,185.37 and 891.18 is: 1,336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.91 : 3,185.37 = 891.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.91/3,185.37 = 891.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.91x = 3,185.37 × 891.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.91x = 2,838,738.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,738.04/2,123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.56

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