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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.59, 3,195.29 and 897.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.59, 3,195.29 and 897.27 is: 1,345.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.59 : 3,195.29 = 897.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.59/3,195.29 = 897.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.59x = 3,195.29 × 897.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.59x = 2,867,033.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,033.37/2,130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.66

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