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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.74, 2,936.12 and 1,183.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.74, 2,936.12 and 1,183.41 is: 1,633.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.74 : 2,936.12 = 1,183.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.74/2,936.12 = 1,183.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.74x = 2,936.12 × 1,183.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.74x = 3,474,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,627.85/2,127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.02

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