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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.37, 3,192.69 and 896.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.37, 3,192.69 and 896.45 is: 1,344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.37 : 3,192.69 = 896.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.37/3,192.69 = 896.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.37x = 3,192.69 × 896.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.37x = 2,862,089.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,089.79/2,129.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.10

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