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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.28, 4,318.68 and 1,948.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.28, 4,318.68 and 1,948.88 is: 2,691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.28 : 4,318.68 = 1,948.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.28/4,318.68 = 1,948.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.28x = 4,318.68 × 1,948.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.28x = 8,416,589.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,416,589.08/3,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.34

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