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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.15, 3,192.28 and 1,609.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.15, 3,192.28 and 1,609.73 is: 2,412.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.15 : 3,192.28 = 1,609.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.15/3,192.28 = 1,609.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.15x = 3,192.28 × 1,609.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.15x = 5,138,700.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,138,700.87/2,130.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.36

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