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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.68, 4,306.56 and 2,777.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.68, 4,306.56 and 2,777.76 is: 3,824.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.68 : 4,306.56 = 2,777.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.68/4,306.56 = 2,777.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.68x = 4,306.56 × 2,777.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.68x = 11,962,590.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,962,590.11/3,127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.75

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