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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.28, 2,932.52 and 1,495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.28, 2,932.52 and 1,495.92 is: 2,062.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.28 : 2,932.52 = 1,495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.28/2,932.52 = 1,495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.28x = 2,932.52 × 1,495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.28x = 4,386,815.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,386,815.32/2,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.17

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