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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.85, 2,936.43 and 1,243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.85, 2,936.43 and 1,243.48 is: 1,715.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.85 : 2,936.43 = 1,243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.85/2,936.43 = 1,243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.85x = 2,936.43 × 1,243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.85x = 3,651,378.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,378.42/2,127.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.99

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