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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.37, 3,292.28 and 2,128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.37, 3,292.28 and 2,128.42 is: 3,177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.37 : 3,292.28 = 2,128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.37/3,292.28 = 2,128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.37x = 3,292.28 × 2,128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.37x = 7,007,354.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,007,354.60/2,205.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.41

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