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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.12, 4,689.16 and 935.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.12, 4,689.16 and 935.08 is: 1,402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.12 : 4,689.16 = 935.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.12/4,689.16 = 935.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.12x = 4,689.16 × 935.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.12x = 4,384,739.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,739.73/3,127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.17

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