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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,124.79, 4,683.56 and 1,369.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,124.79, 4,683.56 and 1,369.38 is: 2,052.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,124.79 : 4,683.56 = 1,369.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,124.79/4,683.56 = 1,369.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,124.79x = 4,683.56 × 1,369.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,124.79x = 6,413,566.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,413,566.55/3,124.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.48

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