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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.31, 2,935.59 and 1,183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.31, 2,935.59 and 1,183.16 is: 1,632.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.31 : 2,935.59 = 1,183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.31/2,935.59 = 1,183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.31x = 2,935.59 × 1,183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.31x = 3,473,272.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,272.66/2,127.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.71

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