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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.55, 3,192.83 and 1,033.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.55, 3,192.83 and 1,033.08 is: 1,549.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.55 : 3,192.83 = 1,033.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.55/3,192.83 = 1,033.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.55x = 3,192.83 × 1,033.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.55x = 3,298,448.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,448.82/2,128.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.62

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