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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.09, 2,935.46 and 1,183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.09, 2,935.46 and 1,183.15 is: 1,632.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.09 : 2,935.46 = 1,183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.09/2,935.46 = 1,183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.09x = 2,935.46 × 1,183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.09x = 3,473,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,089.50/2,127.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.79

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