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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.77, 3,192.51 and 741.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.77, 3,192.51 and 741.72 is: 1,112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.77 : 3,192.51 = 741.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.77/3,192.51 = 741.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.77x = 3,192.51 × 741.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.77x = 2,367,948.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,948.52/2,128.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.36

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