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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.56, 3,581.04 and 2,129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.56, 3,581.04 and 2,129.28 is: 3,190.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.56 : 3,581.04 = 2,129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.56/3,581.04 = 2,129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.56x = 3,581.04 × 2,129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.56x = 7,625,036.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,625,036.85/2,389.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.98

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