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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.56, 3,193.38 and 830.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.56, 3,193.38 and 830.13 is: 1,245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.56 : 3,193.38 = 830.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.56/3,193.38 = 830.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.56x = 3,193.38 × 830.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.56x = 2,650,920.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,920.54/2,128.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.41

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