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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.16, 3,185.42 and 893.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.16, 3,185.42 and 893.24 is: 1,338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.16 : 3,185.42 = 893.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.16/3,185.42 = 893.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.16x = 3,185.42 × 893.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.16x = 2,845,344.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,344.56/2,125.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.88

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