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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.83, 2,933.42 and 1,496.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.83, 2,933.42 and 1,496.43 is: 2,062.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.83 : 2,933.42 = 1,496.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.83/2,933.42 = 1,496.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.83x = 2,933.42 × 1,496.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.83x = 4,389,650.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,650.21/2,127.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.98

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