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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.03, 2,935.83 and 1,420.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.03, 2,935.83 and 1,420.05 is: 1,960.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.03 : 2,935.83 = 1,420.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.03/2,935.83 = 1,420.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.03x = 2,935.83 × 1,420.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.03x = 4,169,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,025.39/2,127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.02

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