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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.29, 4,690.83 and 936.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.29, 4,690.83 and 936.03 is: 1,404.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.29 : 4,690.83 = 936.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.29/4,690.83 = 936.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.29x = 4,690.83 × 936.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.29x = 4,390,757.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,757.60/3,127.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.01

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