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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177.96, 4,758.96 and 1,927.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177.96, 4,758.96 and 1,927.88 is: 2,886.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177.96 : 4,758.96 = 1,927.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177.96/4,758.96 = 1,927.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177.96x = 4,758.96 × 1,927.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177.96x = 9,174,703.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,174,703.80/3,177.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.98

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