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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.09, 2,936.84 and 1,735.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.09, 2,936.84 and 1,735.05 is: 2,395.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.09 : 2,936.84 = 1,735.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.09/2,936.84 = 1,735.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.09x = 2,936.84 × 1,735.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.09x = 5,095,555.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095,555.57/2,127.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,395.55

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