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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.47, 2,927.46 and 1,237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.47, 2,927.46 and 1,237.16 is: 1,707.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.47 : 2,927.46 = 1,237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.47/2,927.46 = 1,237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.47x = 2,927.46 × 1,237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.47x = 3,621,721.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,721.78/2,121.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.18

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