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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.74, 4,313.87 and 2,183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.74, 4,313.87 and 2,183.22 is: 3,011.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.74 : 4,313.87 = 2,183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.74/4,313.87 = 2,183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.74x = 4,313.87 × 2,183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.74x = 9,418,127.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,418,127.26/3,127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.16

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