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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.36, 4,317.15 and 2,186.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.36, 4,317.15 and 2,186.29 is: 3,018.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.36 : 4,317.15 = 2,186.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.36/4,317.15 = 2,186.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.36x = 4,317.15 × 2,186.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.36x = 9,438,541.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,438,541.87/3,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.05

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