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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.01, 4,690.55 and 935.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.01, 4,690.55 and 935.76 is: 1,403.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.01 : 4,690.55 = 935.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.01/4,690.55 = 935.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.01x = 4,690.55 × 935.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.01x = 4,389,231.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,231.41/3,127.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.65

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