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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.11, 3,188.90 and 892.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.11, 3,188.90 and 892.42 is: 1,339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.11 : 3,188.90 = 892.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.11/3,188.90 = 892.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.11x = 3,188.90 × 892.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.11x = 2,845,838.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,838.14/2,125.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.15

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