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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.54, 2,936.01 and 1,183.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.54, 2,936.01 and 1,183.41 is: 1,633.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.54 : 2,936.01 = 1,183.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.54/2,936.01 = 1,183.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.54x = 2,936.01 × 1,183.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.54x = 3,474,503.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,503.59/2,127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.11

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