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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.41, 2,935.20 and 1,687.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.41, 2,935.20 and 1,687.37 is: 2,326.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.41 : 2,935.20 = 1,687.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.41/2,935.20 = 1,687.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.41x = 2,935.20 × 1,687.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.41x = 4,952,760.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952,760.08/2,128.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.98

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