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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.53, 3,183.28 and 1,911.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.53, 3,183.28 and 1,911.71 is: 2,860.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.53 : 3,183.28 = 1,911.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.53/3,183.28 = 1,911.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.53x = 3,183.28 × 1,911.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.53x = 6,085,508.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,085,508.21/2,127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.36

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