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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.70, 3,192.15 and 895.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.70, 3,192.15 and 895.70 is: 1,343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.70 : 3,192.15 = 895.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.70/3,192.15 = 895.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.70x = 3,192.15 × 895.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.70x = 2,859,208.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,208.76/2,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.80

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