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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.09, 2,934.60 and 1,568.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.09, 2,934.60 and 1,568.91 is: 2,164.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.09 : 2,934.60 = 1,568.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.09/2,934.60 = 1,568.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.09x = 2,934.60 × 1,568.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.09x = 4,604,123.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,123.29/2,127.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.52

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