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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.72, 3,231.36 and 1,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.72, 3,231.36 and 1,127 is: 1,690.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.72 : 3,231.36 = 1,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.72/3,231.36 = 1,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.72x = 3,231.36 × 1,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.72x = 3,641,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,742.72/2,153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.91

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