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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.84, 3,187.49 and 892.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.84, 3,187.49 and 892.62 is: 1,337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.84 : 3,187.49 = 892.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.84/3,187.49 = 892.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.84x = 3,187.49 × 892.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.84x = 2,845,212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,212.86/2,126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.77

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