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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.74, 3,190.14 and 1,085.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.74, 3,190.14 and 1,085.72 is: 1,627.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.74 : 3,190.14 = 1,085.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.74/3,190.14 = 1,085.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.74x = 3,190.14 × 1,085.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.74x = 3,463,598.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,598.80/2,127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.83

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