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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.30, 4,692.46 and 937.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.30, 4,692.46 and 937.04 is: 1,405.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.30 : 4,692.46 = 937.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.30/4,692.46 = 937.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.30x = 4,692.46 × 937.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.30x = 4,397,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,397,022.72/3,128.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.56

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