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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.50, 3,192.63 and 1,306.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.50, 3,192.63 and 1,306.89 is: 1,960.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.50 : 3,192.63 = 1,306.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.50/3,192.63 = 1,306.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.50x = 3,192.63 × 1,306.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.50x = 4,172,416.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,416.22/2,128.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.26

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