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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.96, 3,188.16 and 892.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.96, 3,188.16 and 892.08 is: 1,339.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.96 : 3,188.16 = 892.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.96/3,188.16 = 892.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.96x = 3,188.16 × 892.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.96x = 2,844,093.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,093.77/2,123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.06

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