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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.14, 4,687.83 and 2,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.14, 4,687.83 and 2,430 is: 3,642.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.14 : 4,687.83 = 2,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.14/4,687.83 = 2,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.14x = 4,687.83 × 2,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.14x = 11,391,426.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,391,426.90/3,127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.76

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