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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.22, 3,186.70 and 1,032.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.22, 3,186.70 and 1,032.35 is: 1,546.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.22 : 3,186.70 = 1,032.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.22/3,186.70 = 1,032.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.22x = 3,186.70 × 1,032.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.22x = 3,289,771.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,771.23/2,127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.51

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