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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.30, 3,188.89 and 895.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.30, 3,188.89 and 895.78 is: 1,342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.30 : 3,188.89 = 895.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.30/3,188.89 = 895.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.30x = 3,188.89 × 895.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.30x = 2,856,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,543.88/2,127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.80

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