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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.01, 4,708.97 and 2,721.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.01, 4,708.97 and 2,721.03 is: 4,097.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.01 : 4,708.97 = 2,721.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.01/4,708.97 = 2,721.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.01x = 4,708.97 × 2,721.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.01x = 12,813,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,813,227.58/3,127.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.60

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