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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.30, 4,314.96 and 1,868.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.30, 4,314.96 and 1,868.15 is: 2,577.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.30 : 4,314.96 = 1,868.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.30/4,314.96 = 1,868.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.30x = 4,314.96 × 1,868.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.30x = 8,061,003.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,061,003.31/3,127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.63

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