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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.47, 3,183.44 and 891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.47, 3,183.44 and 891.20 is: 1,335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.47 : 3,183.44 = 891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.47/3,183.44 = 891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.47x = 3,183.44 × 891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.47x = 2,837,061.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,061.35/2,124.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.42

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