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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.44, 4,462.28 and 1,125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.44, 4,462.28 and 1,125.18 is: 1,687.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.44 : 4,462.28 = 1,125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.44/4,462.28 = 1,125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.44x = 4,462.28 × 1,125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.44x = 5,020,868.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,020,868.21/2,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.44

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