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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.52, 2,935.98 and 1,243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.52, 2,935.98 and 1,243.33 is: 1,715.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.52 : 2,935.98 = 1,243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.52/2,935.98 = 1,243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.52x = 2,935.98 × 1,243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.52x = 3,650,401.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,401.19/2,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.80

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