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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.36, 2,917.97 and 2,089.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.36, 2,917.97 and 2,089.48 is: 2,864.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.36 : 2,917.97 = 2,089.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.36/2,917.97 = 2,089.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.36x = 2,917.97 × 2,089.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.36x = 6,097,039.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,097,039.96/2,128.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,864.67

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