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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.71, 3,190.29 and 894.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.71, 3,190.29 and 894.42 is: 1,340.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.71 : 3,190.29 = 894.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.71/3,190.29 = 894.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.71x = 3,190.29 × 894.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.71x = 2,853,459.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,459.18/2,128.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.46

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