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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.06, 3,183.86 and 1,199.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.06, 3,183.86 and 1,199.87 is: 1,796.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.06 : 3,183.86 = 1,199.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.06/3,183.86 = 1,199.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.06x = 3,183.86 × 1,199.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.06x = 3,820,200.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,200.68/2,127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.00

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