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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.01, 2,935.29 and 1,182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.01, 2,935.29 and 1,182.82 is: 1,632.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.01 : 2,935.29 = 1,182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.01/2,935.29 = 1,182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.01x = 2,935.29 × 1,182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.01x = 3,471,919.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,919.72/2,127.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.30

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