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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.80, 3,193.53 and 1,088.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.80, 3,193.53 and 1,088.24 is: 1,632.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.80 : 3,193.53 = 1,088.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.80/3,193.53 = 1,088.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.80x = 3,193.53 × 1,088.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.80x = 3,475,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,311.12/2,128.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.52

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