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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.13, 4,690.73 and 818.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.13, 4,690.73 and 818.63 is: 1,227.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.13 : 4,690.73 = 818.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.13/4,690.73 = 818.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.13x = 4,690.73 × 818.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.13x = 3,839,972.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,972.30/3,127.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.95

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