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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.70, 4,747.05 and 2,127.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.70, 4,747.05 and 2,127.90 is: 3,191.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.70 : 4,747.05 = 2,127.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.70/4,747.05 = 2,127.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.70x = 4,747.05 × 2,127.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.70x = 10,101,247.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,101,247.70/3,164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.85

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