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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.70, 3,207.35 and 1,983.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.70, 3,207.35 and 1,983.70 is: 2,990.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.70 : 3,207.35 = 1,983.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.70/3,207.35 = 1,983.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.70x = 3,207.35 × 1,983.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.70x = 6,362,420.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,362,420.20/2,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,990.28

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