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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.78, 3,192.41 and 741.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.78, 3,192.41 and 741.78 is: 1,112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.78 : 3,192.41 = 741.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.78/3,192.41 = 741.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.78x = 3,192.41 × 741.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.78x = 2,368,065.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,065.89/2,128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.41

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