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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.24, 4,691.74 and 936.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.24, 4,691.74 and 936.08 is: 1,404.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.24 : 4,691.74 = 936.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.24/4,691.74 = 936.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.24x = 4,691.74 × 936.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.24x = 4,391,843.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,843.98/3,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.38

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