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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.68, 3,188.22 and 893.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.68, 3,188.22 and 893.32 is: 1,339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.68 : 3,188.22 = 893.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.68/3,188.22 = 893.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.68x = 3,188.22 × 893.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.68x = 2,848,100.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,848,100.69/2,126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.22

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