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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.10, 3,189.82 and 895.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.10, 3,189.82 and 895.08 is: 1,342.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.10 : 3,189.82 = 895.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.10/3,189.82 = 895.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.10x = 3,189.82 × 895.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.10x = 2,855,144.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,144.09/2,127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.27

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