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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.19, 3,192.31 and 1,085.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.19, 3,192.31 and 1,085.24 is: 1,627.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.19 : 3,192.31 = 1,085.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.19/3,192.31 = 1,085.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.19x = 3,192.31 × 1,085.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.19x = 3,464,431.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,431.84/2,128.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.88

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