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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.89, 3,190.07 and 893.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.89, 3,190.07 and 893.21 is: 1,340.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.89 : 3,190.07 = 893.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.89/3,190.07 = 893.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.89x = 3,190.07 × 893.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.89x = 2,849,388.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,388.71/2,125.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.33

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