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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.09, 3,189.09 and 1,432.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.09, 3,189.09 and 1,432.03 is: 2,147.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.09 : 3,189.09 = 1,432.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.09/3,189.09 = 1,432.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.09x = 3,189.09 × 1,432.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.09x = 4,566,872.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,566,872.55/2,127.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.00

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