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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.47, 4,625.73 and 1,134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.47, 4,625.73 and 1,134.69 is: 1,702.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.47 : 4,625.73 = 1,134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.47/4,625.73 = 1,134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.47x = 4,625.73 × 1,134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.47x = 5,248,769.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,248,769.57/3,082.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.78

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