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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.30, 3,187.40 and 894.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.30, 3,187.40 and 894.78 is: 1,341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.30 : 3,187.40 = 894.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.30/3,187.40 = 894.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.30x = 3,187.40 × 894.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.30x = 2,852,017.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,017.30/2,126.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.31

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