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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.20, 4,174.80 and 2,127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.20, 4,174.80 and 2,127.10 is: 3,190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.20 : 4,174.80 = 2,127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.20/4,174.80 = 2,127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.20x = 4,174.80 × 2,127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.20x = 8,880,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,880,217.08/2,783.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.65

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