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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.52, 3,961.06 and 2,127.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.52, 3,961.06 and 2,127.93 is: 2,934.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.52 : 3,961.06 = 2,127.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.52/3,961.06 = 2,127.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.52x = 3,961.06 × 2,127.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.52x = 8,428,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,428,858.41/2,872.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.31

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