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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.90, 3,192.33 and 742.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.90, 3,192.33 and 742.32 is: 1,113.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.90 : 3,192.33 = 742.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.90/3,192.33 = 742.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.90x = 3,192.33 × 742.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.90x = 2,369,730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,730.41/2,128.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.12

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