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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.18, 3,189.96 and 1,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.18, 3,189.96 and 1,016.40 is: 1,524.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.18 : 3,189.96 = 1,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.18/3,189.96 = 1,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.18x = 3,189.96 × 1,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.18x = 3,242,275.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,275.34/2,127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.21

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