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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.53, 3,189.30 and 1,305.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.53, 3,189.30 and 1,305.06 is: 1,955.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.53 : 3,189.30 = 1,305.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.53/3,189.30 = 1,305.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.53x = 3,189.30 × 1,305.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.53x = 4,162,227.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,227.86/2,128.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.45

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