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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.91, 3,195.23 and 1,400.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.91, 3,195.23 and 1,400.27 is: 2,097.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.91 : 3,195.23 = 1,400.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.91/3,195.23 = 1,400.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.91x = 3,195.23 × 1,400.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.91x = 4,474,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474,161.73/2,132.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.68

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