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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.60, 2,935.98 and 1,196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.60, 2,935.98 and 1,196.10 is: 1,650.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.60 : 2,935.98 = 1,196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.60/2,935.98 = 1,196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.60x = 2,935.98 × 1,196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.60x = 3,511,725.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,725.68/2,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.56

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