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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.87, 3,188.33 and 894.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.87, 3,188.33 and 894.67 is: 1,341.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.87 : 3,188.33 = 894.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.87/3,188.33 = 894.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.87x = 3,188.33 × 894.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.87x = 2,852,503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,503.20/2,125.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.81

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