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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.12, 3,186.32 and 892.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.12, 3,186.32 and 892.20 is: 1,337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.12 : 3,186.32 = 892.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.12/3,186.32 = 892.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.12x = 3,186.32 × 892.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.12x = 2,842,834.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,834.70/2,125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.73

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