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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.81, 3,189.96 and 893.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.81, 3,189.96 and 893.13 is: 1,340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.81 : 3,189.96 = 893.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.81/3,189.96 = 893.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.81x = 3,189.96 × 893.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.81x = 2,849,048.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,048.97/2,125.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.22

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