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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.47, 3,184.93 and 892.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.47, 3,184.93 and 892.20 is: 1,336.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.47 : 3,184.93 = 892.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.47/3,184.93 = 892.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.47x = 3,184.93 × 892.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.47x = 2,841,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,594.55/2,125.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.93

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