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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.50, 2,935.77 and 1,183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.50, 2,935.77 and 1,183.27 is: 1,632.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.50 : 2,935.77 = 1,183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.50/2,935.77 = 1,183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.50x = 2,935.77 × 1,183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.50x = 3,473,808.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,808.57/2,127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.82

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