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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.28, 3,189.34 and 1,513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.28, 3,189.34 and 1,513.20 is: 2,267.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.28 : 3,189.34 = 1,513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.28/3,189.34 = 1,513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.28x = 3,189.34 × 1,513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.28x = 4,826,109.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,109.29/2,128.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.61

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