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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.14, 3,192.90 and 958.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.14, 3,192.90 and 958.76 is: 1,438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.14 : 3,192.90 = 958.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.14/3,192.90 = 958.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.14x = 3,192.90 × 958.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.14x = 3,061,224.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,224.80/2,128.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.45

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