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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.59, 4,687.94 and 1,045.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.59, 4,687.94 and 1,045.55 is: 1,568.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.59 : 4,687.94 = 1,045.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.59/4,687.94 = 1,045.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.59x = 4,687.94 × 1,045.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.59x = 4,901,452.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,901,452.23/3,125.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.17

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