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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.36, 4,310.79 and 2,463.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.36, 4,310.79 and 2,463.34 is: 3,395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.36 : 4,310.79 = 2,463.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.36/4,310.79 = 2,463.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.36x = 4,310.79 × 2,463.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.36x = 10,618,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,618,941.44/3,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.50

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