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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.30, 2,928.72 and 1,678.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.30, 2,928.72 and 1,678.35 is: 2,310.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.30 : 2,928.72 = 1,678.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.30/2,928.72 = 1,678.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.30x = 2,928.72 × 1,678.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.30x = 4,915,417.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,915,417.21/2,127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.64

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