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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.80, 4,691.76 and 1,396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.80, 4,691.76 and 1,396.08 is: 2,094.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.80 : 4,691.76 = 1,396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.80/4,691.76 = 1,396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.80x = 4,691.76 × 1,396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.80x = 6,550,072.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,550,072.30/3,127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.15

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