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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.83, 3,188.09 and 1,690.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.83, 3,188.09 and 1,690.43 is: 2,532.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.83 : 3,188.09 = 1,690.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.83/3,188.09 = 1,690.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.83x = 3,188.09 × 1,690.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.83x = 5,389,242.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,389,242.98/2,127.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.74

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