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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.32, 3,192.84 and 647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.32, 3,192.84 and 647.52 is: 971.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.32 : 3,192.84 = 647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.32/3,192.84 = 647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.32x = 3,192.84 × 647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.32x = 2,067,427.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,427.76/2,128.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.39

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