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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.27, 4,376.09 and 1,895.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.27, 4,376.09 and 1,895.12 is: 2,615.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.27 : 4,376.09 = 1,895.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.27/4,376.09 = 1,895.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.27x = 4,376.09 × 1,895.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.27x = 8,293,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,293,215.68/3,171.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.11

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