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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.40, 3,191.73 and 1,017.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.40, 3,191.73 and 1,017.65 is: 1,526.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.40 : 3,191.73 = 1,017.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.40/3,191.73 = 1,017.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.40x = 3,191.73 × 1,017.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.40x = 3,248,068.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,068.20/2,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.78

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