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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.33, 2,935.73 and 1,243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.33, 2,935.73 and 1,243.58 is: 1,716.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.33 : 2,935.73 = 1,243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.33/2,935.73 = 1,243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.33x = 2,935.73 × 1,243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.33x = 3,650,803.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,803.54/2,127.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.14

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