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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.68, 3,912.48 and 2,127.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.68, 3,912.48 and 2,127.09 is: 2,936.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.68 : 3,912.48 = 2,127.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.68/3,912.48 = 2,127.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.68x = 3,912.48 × 2,127.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.68x = 8,322,197.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,322,197.08/2,833.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,936.89

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