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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.48, 3,190.32 and 893.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.48, 3,190.32 and 893.24 is: 1,340.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.48 : 3,190.32 = 893.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.48/3,190.32 = 893.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.48x = 3,190.32 × 893.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.48x = 2,849,721.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,721.44/2,126.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.11

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