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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.40, 3,191.10 and 894.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.40, 3,191.10 and 894.48 is: 1,341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.40 : 3,191.10 = 894.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.40/3,191.10 = 894.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.40x = 3,191.10 × 894.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.40x = 2,854,375.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,375.13/2,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.72

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