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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.62, 3,186.33 and 1,152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.62, 3,186.33 and 1,152.30 is: 1,724.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.62 : 3,186.33 = 1,152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.62/3,186.33 = 1,152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.62x = 3,186.33 × 1,152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.62x = 3,671,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,608.06/2,128.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.88

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