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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.26, 3,189.62 and 1,087.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.26, 3,189.62 and 1,087.39 is: 1,629.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.26 : 3,189.62 = 1,087.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.26/3,189.62 = 1,087.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.26x = 3,189.62 × 1,087.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.26x = 3,468,349.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,349.59/2,128.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.66

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