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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.65, 2,936.10 and 1,183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.65, 2,936.10 and 1,183.44 is: 1,633.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.65 : 2,936.10 = 1,183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.65/2,936.10 = 1,183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.65x = 2,936.10 × 1,183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.65x = 3,474,706.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,706.98/2,127.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.12

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