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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.63, 3,191.31 and 1,306.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.63, 3,191.31 and 1,306.02 is: 1,958.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.63 : 3,191.31 = 1,306.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.63/3,191.31 = 1,306.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.63x = 3,191.31 × 1,306.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.63x = 4,167,914.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,914.69/2,127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.95

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