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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.10, 3,168.15 and 1,728.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.10, 3,168.15 and 1,728.10 is: 2,592.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.10 : 3,168.15 = 1,728.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.10/3,168.15 = 1,728.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.10x = 3,168.15 × 1,728.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.10x = 5,474,880.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,474,880.02/2,112.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.15

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