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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.32, 3,228.08 and 1,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.32, 3,228.08 and 1,329.20 is: 1,996.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.32 : 3,228.08 = 1,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.32/3,228.08 = 1,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.32x = 3,228.08 × 1,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.32x = 4,290,741.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,741.15/2,149.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.32

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