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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.12, 3,190.68 and 1,159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.12, 3,190.68 and 1,159.37 is: 1,739.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.12 : 3,190.68 = 1,159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.12/3,190.68 = 1,159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.12x = 3,190.68 × 1,159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.12x = 3,699,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,174.68/2,127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.06

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