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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.59, 3,192.21 and 647.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.59, 3,192.21 and 647.37 is: 970.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.59 : 3,192.21 = 647.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.59/3,192.21 = 647.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.59x = 3,192.21 × 647.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.59x = 2,066,540.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,540.99/2,128.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.85

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