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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.55, 4,688.91 and 1,045.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.55, 4,688.91 and 1,045.36 is: 1,568.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.55 : 4,688.91 = 1,045.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.55/4,688.91 = 1,045.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.55x = 4,688.91 × 1,045.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.55x = 4,901,587.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,901,587.24/3,125.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.23

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