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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.05, 4,315.90 and 2,009.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.05, 4,315.90 and 2,009.38 is: 2,773.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.05 : 4,315.90 = 2,009.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.05/4,315.90 = 2,009.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.05x = 4,315.90 × 2,009.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.05x = 8,672,283.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,672,283.14/3,127.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.32

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