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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.92, 3,185.96 and 1,606.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.92, 3,185.96 and 1,606.34 is: 2,405.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.92 : 3,185.96 = 1,606.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.92/3,185.96 = 1,606.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.92x = 3,185.96 × 1,606.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.92x = 5,117,711.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,117,711.02/2,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.04

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