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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.99, 2,936.57 and 1,341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.99, 2,936.57 and 1,341.28 is: 1,850.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.99 : 2,936.57 = 1,341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.99/2,936.57 = 1,341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.99x = 2,936.57 × 1,341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.99x = 3,938,759.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,759.57/2,127.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.93

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