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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.09, 3,189.15 and 1,512.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.09, 3,189.15 and 1,512.03 is: 2,266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.09 : 3,189.15 = 1,512.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.09/3,189.15 = 1,512.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.09x = 3,189.15 × 1,512.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.09x = 4,822,090.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822,090.47/2,127.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.99

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