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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.12, 4,316.34 and 1,869.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.12, 4,316.34 and 1,869.04 is: 2,579.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.12 : 4,316.34 = 1,869.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.12/4,316.34 = 1,869.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.12x = 4,316.34 × 1,869.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.12x = 8,067,412.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,067,412.11/3,127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.82

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