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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.93, 3,185.65 and 892.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.93, 3,185.65 and 892.66 is: 1,337.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.93 : 3,185.65 = 892.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.93/3,185.65 = 892.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.93x = 3,185.65 × 892.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.93x = 2,843,705.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,705.39/2,125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.63

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