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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.46, 2,935.76 and 1,183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.46, 2,935.76 and 1,183.18 is: 1,632.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.46 : 2,935.76 = 1,183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.46/2,935.76 = 1,183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.46x = 2,935.76 × 1,183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.46x = 3,473,532.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,532.52/2,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.71

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