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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.75, 3,191.94 and 1,032.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.75, 3,191.94 and 1,032.18 is: 1,548.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.75 : 3,191.94 = 1,032.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.75/3,191.94 = 1,032.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.75x = 3,191.94 × 1,032.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.75x = 3,294,656.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,656.63/2,127.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.42

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