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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.44, 4,682.28 and 1,041.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.44, 4,682.28 and 1,041.66 is: 1,562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.44 : 4,682.28 = 1,041.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.44/4,682.28 = 1,041.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.44x = 4,682.28 × 1,041.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.44x = 4,877,343.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,877,343.78/3,121.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.53

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