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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.38, 3,193.11 and 1,087.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.38, 3,193.11 and 1,087.98 is: 1,632.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.38 : 3,193.11 = 1,087.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.38/3,193.11 = 1,087.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.38x = 3,193.11 × 1,087.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.38x = 3,474,039.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,039.82/2,128.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.25

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