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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.45, 3,186.25 and 1,151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.45, 3,186.25 and 1,151.59 is: 1,723.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.45 : 3,186.25 = 1,151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.45/3,186.25 = 1,151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.45x = 3,186.25 × 1,151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.45x = 3,669,253.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,253.64/2,128.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.91

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