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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.40, 3,190.28 and 893.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.40, 3,190.28 and 893.48 is: 1,340.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.40 : 3,190.28 = 893.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.40/3,190.28 = 893.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.40x = 3,190.28 × 893.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.40x = 2,850,451.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,451.37/2,126.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.51

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