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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.40, 3,191.52 and 1,088.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.40, 3,191.52 and 1,088.24 is: 1,631.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.40 : 3,191.52 = 1,088.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.40/3,191.52 = 1,088.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.40x = 3,191.52 × 1,088.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.40x = 3,473,139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,139.72/2,128.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.81

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