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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.40, 3,183.32 and 891.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.40, 3,183.32 and 891.52 is: 1,335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.40 : 3,183.32 = 891.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.40/3,183.32 = 891.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.40x = 3,183.32 × 891.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.40x = 2,837,993.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,993.45/2,124.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.90

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