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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.11, 3,192.50 and 1,087.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.11, 3,192.50 and 1,087.55 is: 1,631.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.11 : 3,192.50 = 1,087.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.11/3,192.50 = 1,087.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.11x = 3,192.50 × 1,087.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.11x = 3,471,995.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,995.39/2,128.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.49

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