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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.30, 2,935.66 and 1,183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.30, 2,935.66 and 1,183.10 is: 1,632.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.30 : 2,935.66 = 1,183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.30/2,935.66 = 1,183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.30x = 2,935.66 × 1,183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.30x = 3,473,179.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,179.35/2,127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.67

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