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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.44, 2,936.56 and 1,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.44, 2,936.56 and 1,383 is: 1,908.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.44 : 2,936.56 = 1,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.44/2,936.56 = 1,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.44x = 2,936.56 × 1,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.44x = 4,061,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,262.48/2,128.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.09

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