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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.98, 3,187.59 and 892.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.98, 3,187.59 and 892.45 is: 1,338.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.98 : 3,187.59 = 892.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.98/3,187.59 = 892.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.98x = 3,187.59 × 892.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.98x = 2,844,748.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,748.76/2,124.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.72

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