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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.72, 3,189.56 and 894.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.72, 3,189.56 and 894.15 is: 1,341.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.72 : 3,189.56 = 894.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.72/3,189.56 = 894.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.72x = 3,189.56 × 894.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.72x = 2,851,947.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,947.31/2,126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.01

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