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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.71, 3,188.87 and 892.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.71, 3,188.87 and 892.35 is: 1,338.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.71 : 3,188.87 = 892.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.71/3,188.87 = 892.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.71x = 3,188.87 × 892.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.71x = 2,845,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,583.68/2,125.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.65

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