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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.17, 4,689.38 and 1,484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.17, 4,689.38 and 1,484.18 is: 2,225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.17 : 4,689.38 = 1,484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.17/4,689.38 = 1,484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.17x = 4,689.38 × 1,484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.17x = 6,959,884.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,959,884.01/3,127.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.62

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