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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.10, 4,314.98 and 1,782.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.10, 4,314.98 and 1,782.89 is: 2,460.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.10 : 4,314.98 = 1,782.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.10/4,314.98 = 1,782.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.10x = 4,314.98 × 1,782.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.10x = 7,693,110.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,693,110.89/3,127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.14

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