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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.39, 3,190.86 and 957.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.39, 3,190.86 and 957.79 is: 1,435.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.39 : 3,190.86 = 957.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.39/3,190.86 = 957.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.39x = 3,190.86 × 957.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.39x = 3,056,177.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,177.79/2,128.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.91

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