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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.97, 3,195.48 and 896.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.97, 3,195.48 and 896.06 is: 1,344.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.97 : 3,195.48 = 896.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.97/3,195.48 = 896.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.97x = 3,195.48 × 896.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.97x = 2,863,325.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,325.83/2,128.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.94

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