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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.14, 2,935.42 and 1,182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.14, 2,935.42 and 1,182.92 is: 1,632.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.14 : 2,935.42 = 1,182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.14/2,935.42 = 1,182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.14x = 2,935.42 × 1,182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.14x = 3,472,367.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472,367.03/2,127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.41

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