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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.24, 3,192.36 and 2,079.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.24, 3,192.36 and 2,079.64 is: 3,119.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.24 : 3,192.36 = 2,079.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.24/3,192.36 = 2,079.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.24x = 3,192.36 × 2,079.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.24x = 6,638,959.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,638,959.55/2,128.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.46

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