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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.36, 2,935.08 and 1,288.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.36, 2,935.08 and 1,288.38 is: 1,777.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.36 : 2,935.08 = 1,288.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.36/2,935.08 = 1,288.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.36x = 2,935.08 × 1,288.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.36x = 3,781,498.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,498.37/2,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.55

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