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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.41, 4,687.01 and 2,016.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.41, 4,687.01 and 2,016.48 is: 3,022.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.41 : 4,687.01 = 2,016.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.41/4,687.01 = 2,016.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.41x = 4,687.01 × 2,016.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.41x = 9,451,281.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,451,281.73/3,127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.08

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