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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.24, 3,192.40 and 741.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.24, 3,192.40 and 741.62 is: 1,112.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.24 : 3,192.40 = 741.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.24/3,192.40 = 741.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.24x = 3,192.40 × 741.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.24x = 2,367,547.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,547.69/2,128.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.44

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