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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.83, 2,936.51 and 1,183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.83, 2,936.51 and 1,183.64 is: 1,633.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.83 : 2,936.51 = 1,183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.83/2,936.51 = 1,183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.83x = 2,936.51 × 1,183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.83x = 3,475,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,758.97/2,127.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.47

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