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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.32, 3,194.72 and 1,513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.32, 3,194.72 and 1,513.20 is: 2,271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.32 : 3,194.72 = 1,513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.32/3,194.72 = 1,513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.32x = 3,194.72 × 1,513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.32x = 4,834,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834,250.30/2,128.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,271.39

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