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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.79, 3,190.62 and 893.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.79, 3,190.62 and 893.48 is: 1,340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.79 : 3,190.62 = 893.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.79/3,190.62 = 893.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.79x = 3,190.62 × 893.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.79x = 2,850,739.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,739.20/2,126.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.40

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