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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.43, 4,691.75 and 935.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.43, 4,691.75 and 935.97 is: 1,404.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.43 : 4,691.75 = 935.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.43/4,691.75 = 935.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.43x = 4,691.75 × 935.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.43x = 4,391,332.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,332.57/3,127.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.14

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