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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.15, 3,194.37 and 1,155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.15, 3,194.37 and 1,155.15 is: 1,734.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.15 : 3,194.37 = 1,155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.15/3,194.37 = 1,155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.15x = 3,194.37 × 1,155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.15x = 3,689,976.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689,976.51/2,127.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.70

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