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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.82, 3,188.60 and 1,030.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.82, 3,188.60 and 1,030.88 is: 1,544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.82 : 3,188.60 = 1,030.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.82/3,188.60 = 1,030.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.82x = 3,188.60 × 1,030.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.82x = 3,287,042.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,042.87/2,128.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.07

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