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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.24, 2,935.36 and 1,182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.24, 2,935.36 and 1,182.88 is: 1,632.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.24 : 2,935.36 = 1,182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.24/2,935.36 = 1,182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.24x = 2,935.36 × 1,182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.24x = 3,472,183.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472,183.78/2,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.25

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