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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.70, 3,184.65 and 1,028.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.70, 3,184.65 and 1,028.40 is: 1,542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.70 : 3,184.65 = 1,028.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.70/3,184.65 = 1,028.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.70x = 3,184.65 × 1,028.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.70x = 3,275,094.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,094.06/2,123.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.16

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