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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.20, 4,691.04 and 935.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.20, 4,691.04 and 935.76 is: 1,403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.20 : 4,691.04 = 935.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.20/4,691.04 = 935.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.20x = 4,691.04 × 935.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.20x = 4,389,687.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,687.59/3,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.71

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