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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.24, 3,192.69 and 1,087.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.24, 3,192.69 and 1,087.67 is: 1,631.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.24 : 3,192.69 = 1,087.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.24/3,192.69 = 1,087.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.24x = 3,192.69 × 1,087.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.24x = 3,472,601.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472,601.11/2,128.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.68

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