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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.33, 2,935.68 and 1,183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.33, 2,935.68 and 1,183.11 is: 1,632.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.33 : 2,935.68 = 1,183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.33/2,935.68 = 1,183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.33x = 2,935.68 × 1,183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.33x = 3,473,232.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,232.36/2,127.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.67

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