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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.95, 4,690.54 and 936.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.95, 4,690.54 and 936.26 is: 1,403.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.95 : 4,690.54 = 936.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.95/4,690.54 = 936.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.95x = 4,690.54 × 936.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.95x = 4,391,560.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,560.29/3,127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.97

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