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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.38, 3,192.28 and 973.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.38, 3,192.28 and 973.13 is: 1,460.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.38 : 3,192.28 = 973.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.38/3,192.28 = 973.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.38x = 3,192.28 × 973.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.38x = 3,106,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106,485.04/2,127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.24

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