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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.37, 3,185.96 and 1,152.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.37, 3,185.96 and 1,152.05 is: 1,724.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.37 : 3,185.96 = 1,152.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.37/3,185.96 = 1,152.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.37x = 3,185.96 × 1,152.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.37x = 3,670,379.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,379.46/2,128.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.50

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