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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.32, 4,689.36 and 1,371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.32, 4,689.36 and 1,371.60 is: 2,056.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.32 : 4,689.36 = 1,371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.32/4,689.36 = 1,371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.32x = 4,689.36 × 1,371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.32x = 6,431,926.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,431,926.18/3,127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.69

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