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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.50, 2,933.85 and 2,004.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.50, 2,933.85 and 2,004.48 is: 2,764.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.50 : 2,933.85 = 2,004.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.50/2,933.85 = 2,004.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.50x = 2,933.85 × 2,004.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.50x = 5,880,851.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,880,851.16/2,127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.21

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