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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.57, 4,312.61 and 2,008.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.57, 4,312.61 and 2,008.08 is: 2,768.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.57 : 4,312.61 = 2,008.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.57/4,312.61 = 2,008.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.57x = 4,312.61 × 2,008.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.57x = 8,660,055.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,660,055.85/3,127.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.95

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