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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,136.67, 4,703.81 and 1,027.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,136.67, 4,703.81 and 1,027.81 is: 1,541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,136.67 : 4,703.81 = 1,027.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,136.67/4,703.81 = 1,027.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,136.67x = 4,703.81 × 1,027.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,136.67x = 4,834,622.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834,622.96/3,136.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.32

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