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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.34, 4,692.63 and 1,373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.34, 4,692.63 and 1,373.58 is: 2,061.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.34 : 4,692.63 = 1,373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.34/4,692.63 = 1,373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.34x = 4,692.63 × 1,373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.34x = 6,445,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,445,685.12/3,127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.08

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