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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.92, 3,187.76 and 1,137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.92, 3,187.76 and 1,137.52 is: 1,707.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.92 : 3,187.76 = 1,137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.92/3,187.76 = 1,137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.92x = 3,187.76 × 1,137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.92x = 3,626,140.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626,140.76/2,123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.29

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