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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.12, 3,190.76 and 1,086.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.12, 3,190.76 and 1,086.93 is: 1,628.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.12 : 3,190.76 = 1,086.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.12/3,190.76 = 1,086.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.12x = 3,190.76 × 1,086.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.12x = 3,468,131.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,131.41/2,129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.90

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