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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.74, 3,191.48 and 894.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.74, 3,191.48 and 894.50 is: 1,341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.74 : 3,191.48 = 894.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.74/3,191.48 = 894.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.74x = 3,191.48 × 894.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.74x = 2,854,778.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,778.86/2,127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.70

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