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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.80, 2,939.58 and 1,344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.80, 2,939.58 and 1,344.24 is: 1,856.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.80 : 2,939.58 = 1,344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.80/2,939.58 = 1,344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.80x = 2,939.58 × 1,344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.80x = 3,951,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,951,501.02/2,128.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.21

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