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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.26, 4,692.42 and 1,396.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.26, 4,692.42 and 1,396.78 is: 2,095.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.26 : 4,692.42 = 1,396.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.26/4,692.42 = 1,396.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.26x = 4,692.42 × 1,396.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.26x = 6,554,278.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,554,278.41/3,128.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.18

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