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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.64, 3,195.48 and 897.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.64, 3,195.48 and 897.36 is: 1,346.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.64 : 3,195.48 = 897.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.64/3,195.48 = 897.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.64x = 3,195.48 × 897.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.64x = 2,867,495.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,495.93/2,129.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.47

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