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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.06, 2,933.91 and 1,287.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.06, 2,933.91 and 1,287.18 is: 1,775.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.06 : 2,933.91 = 1,287.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.06/2,933.91 = 1,287.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.06x = 2,933.91 × 1,287.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.06x = 3,776,470.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,470.27/2,127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.44

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