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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.59, 4,693.69 and 1,484.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.59, 4,693.69 and 1,484.14 is: 2,227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.59 : 4,693.69 = 1,484.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.59/4,693.69 = 1,484.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.59x = 4,693.69 × 1,484.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.59x = 6,966,093.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,966,093.08/3,127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.30

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