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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.91, 2,936.55 and 1,183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.91, 2,936.55 and 1,183.76 is: 1,633.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.91 : 2,936.55 = 1,183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.91/2,936.55 = 1,183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.91x = 2,936.55 × 1,183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.91x = 3,476,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,476,170.43/2,127.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.61

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