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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.55, 3,191.52 and 894.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.55, 3,191.52 and 894.73 is: 1,342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.55 : 3,191.52 = 894.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.55/3,191.52 = 894.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.55x = 3,191.52 × 894.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.55x = 2,855,548.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,548.69/2,127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.18

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