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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.53, 3,193.05 and 742.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.53, 3,193.05 and 742.35 is: 1,113.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.53 : 3,193.05 = 742.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.53/3,193.05 = 742.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.53x = 3,193.05 × 742.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.53x = 2,370,360.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,360.67/2,128.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.61

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