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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.79, 4,691.57 and 1,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.79, 4,691.57 and 1,047.60 is: 1,571.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.79 : 4,691.57 = 1,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.79/4,691.57 = 1,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.79x = 4,691.57 × 1,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.79x = 4,914,883.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,914,883.49/3,127.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.36

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