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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.28, 3,168.24 and 1,072.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.28, 3,168.24 and 1,072.32 is: 1,607.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.28 : 3,168.24 = 1,072.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.28/3,168.24 = 1,072.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.28x = 3,168.24 × 1,072.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.28x = 3,397,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,367.12/2,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.63

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