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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.28, 3,190.80 and 1,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.28, 3,190.80 and 1,514.20 is: 2,269.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.28 : 3,190.80 = 1,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.28/3,190.80 = 1,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.28x = 3,190.80 × 1,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.28x = 4,831,509.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,831,509.36/2,129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.08

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