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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.99, 3,193.24 and 895.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.99, 3,193.24 and 895.31 is: 1,343.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.99 : 3,193.24 = 895.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.99/3,193.24 = 895.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.99x = 3,193.24 × 895.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.99x = 2,858,936.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,936.83/2,127.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.49

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