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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.64, 4,687.36 and 2,302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.64, 4,687.36 and 2,302.04 is: 3,450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.64 : 4,687.36 = 2,302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.64/4,687.36 = 2,302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.64x = 4,687.36 × 2,302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.64x = 10,790,496.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,790,496.18/3,127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.05

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