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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.68, 2,940.30 and 1,632.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.68, 2,940.30 and 1,632.96 is: 2,255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.68 : 2,940.30 = 1,632.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.68/2,940.30 = 1,632.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.68x = 2,940.30 × 1,632.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.68x = 4,801,392.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,392.29/2,128.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.57

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