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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.68, 3,186.72 and 1,695.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.68, 3,186.72 and 1,695.68 is: 2,539.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.68 : 3,186.72 = 1,695.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.68/3,186.72 = 1,695.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.68x = 3,186.72 × 1,695.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.68x = 5,403,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,403,657.37/2,127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.69

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