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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.75, 3,191.67 and 1,155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.75, 3,191.67 and 1,155.53 is: 1,732.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.75 : 3,191.67 = 1,155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.75/3,191.67 = 1,155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.75x = 3,191.67 × 1,155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.75x = 3,688,078.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,078.41/2,128.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.51

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