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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.22, 3,191.52 and 829.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.22, 3,191.52 and 829.52 is: 1,243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.22 : 3,191.52 = 829.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.22/3,191.52 = 829.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.22x = 3,191.52 × 829.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.22x = 2,647,429.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,429.67/2,128.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.96

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