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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.82, 3,190.75 and 1,387.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.82, 3,190.75 and 1,387.38 is: 2,079.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.82 : 3,190.75 = 1,387.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.82/3,190.75 = 1,387.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.82x = 3,190.75 × 1,387.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.82x = 4,426,782.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,782.74/2,128.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.45

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