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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.38, 4,313.88 and 1,945.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.38, 4,313.88 and 1,945.76 is: 2,685.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.38 : 4,313.88 = 1,945.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.38/4,313.88 = 1,945.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.38x = 4,313.88 × 1,945.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.38x = 8,393,775.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,393,775.15/3,125.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.68

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