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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.83, 4,688.37 and 2,032.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.83, 4,688.37 and 2,032.98 is: 3,047.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.83 : 4,688.37 = 2,032.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.83/4,688.37 = 2,032.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.83x = 4,688.37 × 2,032.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.83x = 9,531,362.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,531,362.44/3,127.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.28

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