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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.38, 3,184.88 and 1,303.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.38, 3,184.88 and 1,303.13 is: 1,950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.38 : 3,184.88 = 1,303.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.38/3,184.88 = 1,303.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.38x = 3,184.88 × 1,303.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.38x = 4,150,290.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,290.23/2,127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.90

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