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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.92, 3,192.14 and 974.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.92, 3,192.14 and 974.04 is: 1,460.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.92 : 3,192.14 = 974.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.92/3,192.14 = 974.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.92x = 3,192.14 × 974.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.92x = 3,109,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,272.05/2,128.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.49

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