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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.66, 3,191.03 and 896.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.66, 3,191.03 and 896.15 is: 1,343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.66 : 3,191.03 = 896.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.66/3,191.03 = 896.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.66x = 3,191.03 × 896.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.66x = 2,859,651.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,651.75/2,128.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.41

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