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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.02, 4,310.33 and 2,462.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.02, 4,310.33 and 2,462.82 is: 3,394.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.02 : 4,310.33 = 2,462.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.02/4,310.33 = 2,462.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.02x = 4,310.33 × 2,462.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.02x = 10,615,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,615,554.62/3,127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.78

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