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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.64, 4,691.50 and 936.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.64, 4,691.50 and 936.44 is: 1,404.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.64 : 4,691.50 = 936.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.64/4,691.50 = 936.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.64x = 4,691.50 × 936.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.64x = 4,393,308.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,308.26/3,127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.67

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