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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.66, 4,653.42 and 1,127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.66, 4,653.42 and 1,127.25 is: 1,691.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.66 : 4,653.42 = 1,127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.66/4,653.42 = 1,127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.66x = 4,653.42 × 1,127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.66x = 5,245,563.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,245,563.47/3,101.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.21

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