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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.28, 4,651.91 and 1,126.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.28, 4,651.91 and 1,126.91 is: 1,690.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.28 : 4,651.91 = 1,126.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.28/4,651.91 = 1,126.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.28x = 4,651.91 × 1,126.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.28x = 5,242,255.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,242,255.00/3,101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.35

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