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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.38, 4,691.18 and 936.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.38, 4,691.18 and 936.26 is: 1,404.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.38 : 4,691.18 = 936.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.38/4,691.18 = 936.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.38x = 4,691.18 × 936.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.38x = 4,392,160.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,160.66/3,127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.42

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