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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.28, 2,935.92 and 1,195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.28, 2,935.92 and 1,195.96 is: 1,650.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.28 : 2,935.92 = 1,195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.28/2,935.92 = 1,195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.28x = 2,935.92 × 1,195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.28x = 3,511,242.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,242.88/2,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.58

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