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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.03, 3,186.28 and 1,086.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.03, 3,186.28 and 1,086.99 is: 1,628.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.03 : 3,186.28 = 1,086.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.03/3,186.28 = 1,086.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.03x = 3,186.28 × 1,086.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.03x = 3,463,443.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,443.91/2,127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.30

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