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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.62, 4,316.89 and 1,869.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.62, 4,316.89 and 1,869.42 is: 2,580.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.62 : 4,316.89 = 1,869.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.62/4,316.89 = 1,869.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.62x = 4,316.89 × 1,869.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.62x = 8,070,075.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,070,075.83/3,127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.26

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