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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.29, 4,672.92 and 1,035.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.29, 4,672.92 and 1,035.45 is: 1,553.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.29 : 4,672.92 = 1,035.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.29/4,672.92 = 1,035.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.29x = 4,672.92 × 1,035.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.29x = 4,838,596.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,838,596.42/3,115.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.18

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