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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.05, 3,176.92 and 1,799.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.05, 3,176.92 and 1,799.91 is: 2,687.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.05 : 3,176.92 = 1,799.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.05/3,176.92 = 1,799.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.05x = 3,176.92 × 1,799.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.05x = 5,718,165.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,718,165.58/2,128.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.04

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