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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.81, 3,188.88 and 1,029.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.81, 3,188.88 and 1,029.99 is: 1,543.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.81 : 3,188.88 = 1,029.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.81/3,188.88 = 1,029.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.81x = 3,188.88 × 1,029.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.81x = 3,284,514.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,514.51/2,127.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.61

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