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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.30, 4,690.96 and 936.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.30, 4,690.96 and 936.04 is: 1,404.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.30 : 4,690.96 = 936.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.30/4,690.96 = 936.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.30x = 4,690.96 × 936.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.30x = 4,390,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,926.20/3,127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.06

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