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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.04, 4,689.18 and 1,395.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.04, 4,689.18 and 1,395.72 is: 2,092.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.04 : 4,689.18 = 1,395.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.04/4,689.18 = 1,395.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.04x = 4,689.18 × 1,395.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.04x = 6,544,782.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,544,782.31/3,128.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.29

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