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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.30, 3,193.68 and 895.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.30, 3,193.68 and 895.60 is: 1,343.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.30 : 3,193.68 = 895.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.30/3,193.68 = 895.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.30x = 3,193.68 × 895.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.30x = 2,860,259.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,259.81/2,128.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.92

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