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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.54, 4,687.66 and 1,826.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.54, 4,687.66 and 1,826.27 is: 2,737.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.54 : 4,687.66 = 1,826.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.54/4,687.66 = 1,826.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.54x = 4,687.66 × 1,826.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.54x = 8,560,946.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,560,946.83/3,127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.28

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