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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.98, 3,192.26 and 1,031.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.98, 3,192.26 and 1,031.43 is: 1,547.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.98 : 3,192.26 = 1,031.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.98/3,192.26 = 1,031.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.98x = 3,192.26 × 1,031.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.98x = 3,292,587.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,587.57/2,127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.29

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