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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.23, 4,314.60 and 1,885.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.23, 4,314.60 and 1,885.23 is: 2,601.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.23 : 4,314.60 = 1,885.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.23/4,314.60 = 1,885.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.23x = 4,314.60 × 1,885.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.23x = 8,134,013.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,134,013.36/3,127.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.03

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