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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127, 4,681.17 and 1,890.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127, 4,681.17 and 1,890.67 is: 2,830.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127 : 4,681.17 = 1,890.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127/4,681.17 = 1,890.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127x = 4,681.17 × 1,890.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127x = 8,850,547.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,850,547.68/3,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.36

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