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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.63, 4,690.57 and 1,395.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.63, 4,690.57 and 1,395.25 is: 2,093.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.63 : 4,690.57 = 1,395.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.63/4,690.57 = 1,395.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.63x = 4,690.57 × 1,395.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.63x = 6,544,517.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,544,517.79/3,126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.16

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