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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.89, 4,688.46 and 2,033.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.89, 4,688.46 and 2,033.04 is: 3,047.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.89 : 4,688.46 = 2,033.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.89/4,688.46 = 2,033.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.89x = 4,688.46 × 2,033.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.89x = 9,531,826.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,531,826.72/3,127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.37

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