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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.38, 4,313.16 and 2,427.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.38, 4,313.16 and 2,427.54 is: 3,347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.38 : 4,313.16 = 2,427.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.38/4,313.16 = 2,427.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.38x = 4,313.16 × 2,427.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.38x = 10,470,368.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,470,368.43/3,127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.97

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