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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.73, 2,936.25 and 1,243.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.73, 2,936.25 and 1,243.35 is: 1,715.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.73 : 2,936.25 = 1,243.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.73/2,936.25 = 1,243.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.73x = 2,936.25 × 1,243.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.73x = 3,650,794.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,794.77/2,127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.82

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