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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.48, 4,689.96 and 1,394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.48, 4,689.96 and 1,394.92 is: 2,091.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.48 : 4,689.96 = 1,394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.48/4,689.96 = 1,394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.48x = 4,689.96 × 1,394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.48x = 6,542,119.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,542,119.00/3,127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.82

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