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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.28, 3,184.80 and 1,028.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.28, 3,184.80 and 1,028.34 is: 1,540.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.28 : 3,184.80 = 1,028.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.28/3,184.80 = 1,028.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.28x = 3,184.80 × 1,028.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.28x = 3,275,057.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,057.23/2,126.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.28

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