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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.96, 4,307.39 and 2,796.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.96, 4,307.39 and 2,796.26 is: 3,850.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.96 : 4,307.39 = 2,796.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.96/4,307.39 = 2,796.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.96x = 4,307.39 × 2,796.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.96x = 12,044,582.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,044,582.36/3,127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.63

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