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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.34, 3,745.32 and 2,128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.34, 3,745.32 and 2,128.92 is: 3,194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.34 : 3,745.32 = 2,128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.34/3,745.32 = 2,128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.34x = 3,745.32 × 2,128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.34x = 7,973,486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,973,486.65/2,496.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.07

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