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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.87, 2,933.82 and 1,340.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.87, 2,933.82 and 1,340.55 is: 1,848.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.87 : 2,933.82 = 1,340.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.87/2,933.82 = 1,340.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.87x = 2,933.82 × 1,340.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.87x = 3,932,932.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932,932.40/2,127.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.30

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