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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.24, 2,935.74 and 1,243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.24, 2,935.74 and 1,243.14 is: 1,715.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.24 : 2,935.74 = 1,243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.24/2,935.74 = 1,243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.24x = 2,935.74 × 1,243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.24x = 3,649,535.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,649,535.82/2,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.62

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