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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.24, 3,192.36 and 1,262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.24, 3,192.36 and 1,262.08 is: 1,893.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.24 : 3,192.36 = 1,262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.24/3,192.36 = 1,262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.24x = 3,192.36 × 1,262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.24x = 4,029,013.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,013.71/2,128.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.12

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