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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.40, 3,188.78 and 892.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.40, 3,188.78 and 892.48 is: 1,339.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.40 : 3,188.78 = 892.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.40/3,188.78 = 892.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.40x = 3,188.78 × 892.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.40x = 2,845,922.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,922.37/2,125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.01

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