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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.56, 4,683.74 and 2,028.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.56, 4,683.74 and 2,028.59 is: 3,037.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.56 : 4,683.74 = 2,028.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.56/4,683.74 = 2,028.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.56x = 4,683.74 × 2,028.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.56x = 9,501,404.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,501,404.91/3,127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.96

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