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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.43, 3,190.28 and 895.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.43, 3,190.28 and 895.47 is: 1,342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.43 : 3,190.28 = 895.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.43/3,190.28 = 895.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.43x = 3,190.28 × 895.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.43x = 2,856,795.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,795.55/2,128.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.21

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