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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.92, 3,077.20 and 1,128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.92, 3,077.20 and 1,128.52 is: 1,692.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.92 : 3,077.20 = 1,128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.92/3,077.20 = 1,128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.92x = 3,077.20 × 1,128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.92x = 3,472,681.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472,681.74/2,051.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.41

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