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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.76, 3,195.42 and 897.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.76, 3,195.42 and 897.48 is: 1,346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.76 : 3,195.42 = 897.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.76/3,195.42 = 897.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.76x = 3,195.42 × 897.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.76x = 2,867,825.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,825.54/2,129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.55

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