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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.29, 4,689.32 and 1,046.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.29, 4,689.32 and 1,046.10 is: 1,569.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.29 : 4,689.32 = 1,046.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.29/4,689.32 = 1,046.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.29x = 4,689.32 × 1,046.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.29x = 4,905,492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905,492.42/3,126.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.11

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