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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.43, 3,191.77 and 896.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.43, 3,191.77 and 896.47 is: 1,343.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.43 : 3,191.77 = 896.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.43/3,191.77 = 896.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.43x = 3,191.77 × 896.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.43x = 2,861,326.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,326.05/2,129.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.71

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