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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.80, 3,193.20 and 895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.80, 3,193.20 and 895.80 is: 1,343.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.80 : 3,193.20 = 895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.80/3,193.20 = 895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.80x = 3,193.20 × 895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.80x = 2,860,468.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,468.56/2,128.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.70

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