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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.56, 2,936.03 and 1,183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.56, 2,936.03 and 1,183.33 is: 1,632.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.56 : 2,936.03 = 1,183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.56/2,936.03 = 1,183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.56x = 2,936.03 × 1,183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.56x = 3,474,288.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,288.00/2,127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.99

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