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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.53, 4,322.61 and 1,937.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.53, 4,322.61 and 1,937.27 is: 2,674.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.53 : 4,322.61 = 1,937.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.53/4,322.61 = 1,937.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.53x = 4,322.61 × 1,937.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.53x = 8,374,041.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,374,041.06/3,130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.96

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