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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.99, 2,936.37 and 1,243.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.99, 2,936.37 and 1,243.17 is: 1,715.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.99 : 2,936.37 = 1,243.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.99/2,936.37 = 1,243.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.99x = 2,936.37 × 1,243.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.99x = 3,650,407.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,407.09/2,127.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.42

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