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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.52, 3,194.28 and 1,397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.52, 3,194.28 and 1,397.28 is: 2,095.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.52 : 3,194.28 = 1,397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.52/3,194.28 = 1,397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.52x = 3,194.28 × 1,397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.52x = 4,463,303.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,463,303.56/2,129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.92

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