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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.27, 3,127.04 and 1,251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.27, 3,127.04 and 1,251.18 is: 1,877.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.27 : 3,127.04 = 1,251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.27/3,127.04 = 1,251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.27x = 3,127.04 × 1,251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.27x = 3,912,483.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,483.65/2,084.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.15

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