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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.84, 3,188.16 and 894.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.84, 3,188.16 and 894.56 is: 1,340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.84 : 3,188.16 = 894.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.84/3,188.16 = 894.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.84x = 3,188.16 × 894.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.84x = 2,852,000.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,000.41/2,126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.96

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