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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.40, 4,460.47 and 1,125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.40, 4,460.47 and 1,125.23 is: 1,686.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.40 : 4,460.47 = 1,125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.40/4,460.47 = 1,125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.40x = 4,460.47 × 1,125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.40x = 5,019,029.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,019,029.54/2,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.84

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