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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.30, 2,932.41 and 1,381.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.30, 2,932.41 and 1,381.14 is: 1,903.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.30 : 2,932.41 = 1,381.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.30/2,932.41 = 1,381.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.30x = 2,932.41 × 1,381.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.30x = 4,050,068.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,068.75/2,127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.85

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