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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.24, 4,234.43 and 2,132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.24, 4,234.43 and 2,132.72 is: 3,193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.24 : 4,234.43 = 2,132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.24/4,234.43 = 2,132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.24x = 4,234.43 × 2,132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.24x = 9,030,850.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,030,850.88/2,828.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.10

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