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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.80, 2,938.20 and 1,343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.80, 2,938.20 and 1,343.24 is: 1,854.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.80 : 2,938.20 = 1,343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.80/2,938.20 = 1,343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.80x = 2,938.20 × 1,343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.80x = 3,946,707.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,707.77/2,127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.83

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