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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,136.05, 4,327.75 and 1,877.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,136.05, 4,327.75 and 1,877.16 is: 2,590.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,136.05 : 4,327.75 = 1,877.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,136.05/4,327.75 = 1,877.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,136.05x = 4,327.75 × 1,877.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,136.05x = 8,123,879.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123,879.19/3,136.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.48

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