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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.12, 4,460.91 and 1,125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.12, 4,460.91 and 1,125.28 is: 1,687.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.12 : 4,460.91 = 1,125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.12/4,460.91 = 1,125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.12x = 4,460.91 × 1,125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.12x = 5,019,772.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,019,772.64/2,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.25

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