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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.46, 4,688.54 and 1,045.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.46, 4,688.54 and 1,045.74 is: 1,568.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.46 : 4,688.54 = 1,045.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.46/4,688.54 = 1,045.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.46x = 4,688.54 × 1,045.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.46x = 4,902,993.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,993.82/3,125.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.73

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