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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.13, 4,691.70 and 1,277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.13, 4,691.70 and 1,277.24 is: 1,916.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.13 : 4,691.70 = 1,277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.13/4,691.70 = 1,277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.13x = 4,691.70 × 1,277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.13x = 5,992,403.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,992,403.45/3,127.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.27

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