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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.55, 2,934.95 and 1,381.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.55, 2,934.95 and 1,381.93 is: 1,906.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.55 : 2,934.95 = 1,381.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.55/2,934.95 = 1,381.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.55x = 2,934.95 × 1,381.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.55x = 4,055,895.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055,895.45/2,127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.37

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