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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.77, 4,692.87 and 1,395.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.77, 4,692.87 and 1,395.18 is: 2,093.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.77 : 4,692.87 = 1,395.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.77/4,692.87 = 1,395.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.77x = 4,692.87 × 1,395.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.77x = 6,547,398.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,547,398.37/3,127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.31

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