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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.61, 4,317.48 and 1,949.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.61, 4,317.48 and 1,949.46 is: 2,691.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.61 : 4,317.48 = 1,949.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.61/4,317.48 = 1,949.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.61x = 4,317.48 × 1,949.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.61x = 8,416,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,416,754.56/3,127.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.12

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