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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.68, 2,914.18 and 1,327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.68, 2,914.18 and 1,327.19 is: 1,830.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.68 : 2,914.18 = 1,327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.68/2,914.18 = 1,327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.68x = 2,914.18 × 1,327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.68x = 3,867,652.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,652.67/2,112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.68

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