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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.51, 4,676.85 and 1,386.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.51, 4,676.85 and 1,386.27 is: 2,079.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.51 : 4,676.85 = 1,386.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.51/4,676.85 = 1,386.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.51x = 4,676.85 × 1,386.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.51x = 6,483,376.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,483,376.85/3,117.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.67

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