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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.95, 4,623.96 and 1,134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.95, 4,623.96 and 1,134.72 is: 1,701.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.95 : 4,623.96 = 1,134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.95/4,623.96 = 1,134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.95x = 4,623.96 × 1,134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.95x = 5,246,899.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,899.89/3,082.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.91

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