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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.86, 2,935.54 and 1,218.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.86, 2,935.54 and 1,218.89 is: 1,681.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.86 : 2,935.54 = 1,218.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.86/2,935.54 = 1,218.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.86x = 2,935.54 × 1,218.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.86x = 3,578,102.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,102.36/2,127.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.55

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