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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.34, 4,692.57 and 1,047.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.34, 4,692.57 and 1,047.96 is: 1,571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.34 : 4,692.57 = 1,047.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.34/4,692.57 = 1,047.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.34x = 4,692.57 × 1,047.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.34x = 4,917,625.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,917,625.66/3,128.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.96

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