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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.34, 2,935.79 and 1,288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.34, 2,935.79 and 1,288.20 is: 1,777.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.34 : 2,935.79 = 1,288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.34/2,935.79 = 1,288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.34x = 2,935.79 × 1,288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.34x = 3,781,884.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,884.81/2,127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.75

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