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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.15, 3,191.42 and 894.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.15, 3,191.42 and 894.90 is: 1,342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.15 : 3,191.42 = 894.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.15/3,191.42 = 894.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.15x = 3,191.42 × 894.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.15x = 2,856,001.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,001.76/2,127.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.64

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