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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.73, 3,189.97 and 1,073.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.73, 3,189.97 and 1,073.10 is: 1,608.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.73 : 3,189.97 = 1,073.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.73/3,189.97 = 1,073.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.73x = 3,189.97 × 1,073.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.73x = 3,423,138.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,138.17/2,128.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.07

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