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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.87, 4,773.72 and 1,427.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.87, 4,773.72 and 1,427.39 is: 2,141.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.87 : 4,773.72 = 1,427.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.87/4,773.72 = 1,427.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.87x = 4,773.72 × 1,427.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.87x = 6,813,959.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,813,959.58/3,181.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.49

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