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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.68, 4,689.96 and 1,395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.68, 4,689.96 and 1,395.44 is: 2,093.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.68 : 4,689.96 = 1,395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.68/4,689.96 = 1,395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.68x = 4,689.96 × 1,395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.68x = 6,544,557.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,544,557.78/3,126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.13

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