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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.62, 4,695.94 and 1,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.62, 4,695.94 and 1,954.20 is: 2,934.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.62 : 4,695.94 = 1,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.62/4,695.94 = 1,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.62x = 4,695.94 × 1,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.62x = 9,176,805.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,176,805.95/3,127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.12

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