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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.01, 3,188.30 and 893.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.01, 3,188.30 and 893.19 is: 1,339.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.01 : 3,188.30 = 893.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.01/3,188.30 = 893.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.01x = 3,188.30 × 893.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.01x = 2,847,753.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,753.93/2,126.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.48

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