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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.54, 2,934.45 and 1,380.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.54, 2,934.45 and 1,380.99 is: 1,904.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.54 : 2,934.45 = 1,380.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.54/2,934.45 = 1,380.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.54x = 2,934.45 × 1,380.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.54x = 4,052,446.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,446.11/2,127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.76

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