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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.90, 2,936.34 and 1,183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.90, 2,936.34 and 1,183.70 is: 1,633.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.90 : 2,936.34 = 1,183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.90/2,936.34 = 1,183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.90x = 2,936.34 × 1,183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.90x = 3,475,745.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,745.66/2,127.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.42

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