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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.72, 3,186.26 and 1,139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.72, 3,186.26 and 1,139.07 is: 1,704.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.72 : 3,186.26 = 1,139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.72/3,186.26 = 1,139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.72x = 3,186.26 × 1,139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.72x = 3,629,373.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,373.18/2,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.96

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