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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.56, 3,222.36 and 1,288.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.56, 3,222.36 and 1,288.56 is: 1,928.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.56 : 3,222.36 = 1,288.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.56/3,222.36 = 1,288.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.56x = 3,222.36 × 1,288.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.56x = 4,152,204.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,204.20/2,152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.96

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