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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.43, 2,876.93 and 1,327.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.43, 2,876.93 and 1,327.71 is: 1,832.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.43 : 2,876.93 = 1,327.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.43/2,876.93 = 1,327.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.43x = 2,876.93 × 1,327.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.43x = 3,819,728.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,728.73/2,084.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.51

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