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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.35, 4,313.37 and 2,218.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.35, 4,313.37 and 2,218.47 is: 3,059.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.35 : 4,313.37 = 2,218.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.35/4,313.37 = 2,218.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.35x = 4,313.37 × 2,218.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.35x = 9,569,081.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,569,081.94/3,127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.81

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