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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.94, 3,187.32 and 1,151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.94, 3,187.32 and 1,151.98 is: 1,725.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.94 : 3,187.32 = 1,151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.94/3,187.32 = 1,151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.94x = 3,187.32 × 1,151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.94x = 3,671,728.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,728.89/2,127.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.49

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