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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.72, 3,189.52 and 1,304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.72, 3,189.52 and 1,304.48 is: 1,954.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.72 : 3,189.52 = 1,304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.72/3,189.52 = 1,304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.72x = 3,189.52 × 1,304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.72x = 4,160,665.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,665.05/2,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.54

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