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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.61, 4,314.47 and 2,537.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.61, 4,314.47 and 2,537.12 is: 3,499.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.61 : 4,314.47 = 2,537.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.61/4,314.47 = 2,537.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.61x = 4,314.47 × 2,537.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.61x = 10,946,326.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,946,326.23/3,127.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.90

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