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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.04, 3,187.86 and 1,203.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.04, 3,187.86 and 1,203.11 is: 1,803.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.04 : 3,187.86 = 1,203.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.04/3,187.86 = 1,203.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.04x = 3,187.86 × 1,203.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.04x = 3,835,340.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,340.23/2,127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.13

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