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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.79, 3,192.56 and 741.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.79, 3,192.56 and 741.87 is: 1,112.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.79 : 3,192.56 = 741.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.79/3,192.56 = 741.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.79x = 3,192.56 × 741.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.79x = 2,368,472.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,472.22/2,128.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.59

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