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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.10, 3,187.05 and 1,396.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.10, 3,187.05 and 1,396.30 is: 2,092.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.10 : 3,187.05 = 1,396.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.10/3,187.05 = 1,396.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.10x = 3,187.05 × 1,396.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.10x = 4,450,077.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,077.92/2,127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.09

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