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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.65, 4,151.03 and 2,127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.65, 4,151.03 and 2,127.92 is: 2,931.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.65 : 4,151.03 = 2,127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.65/4,151.03 = 2,127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.65x = 4,151.03 × 2,127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.65x = 8,833,028.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,833,028.36/3,013.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,931.01

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