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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.89, 3,216.02 and 894.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.89, 3,216.02 and 894.24 is: 1,341.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.89 : 3,216.02 = 894.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.89/3,216.02 = 894.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.89x = 3,216.02 × 894.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.89x = 2,875,889.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,889.25/2,143.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.44

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