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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.60, 3,189.30 and 1,761.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.60, 3,189.30 and 1,761.40 is: 2,639.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.60 : 3,189.30 = 1,761.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.60/3,189.30 = 1,761.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.60x = 3,189.30 × 1,761.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.60x = 5,617,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,617,633.02/2,128.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.12

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