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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.28, 3,188.93 and 1,304.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.28, 3,188.93 and 1,304.81 is: 1,955.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.28 : 3,188.93 = 1,304.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.28/3,188.93 = 1,304.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.28x = 3,188.93 × 1,304.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.28x = 4,160,925.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,925.28/2,128.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.07

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