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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.42, 4,692.74 and 1,484.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.42, 4,692.74 and 1,484.12 is: 2,226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.42 : 4,692.74 = 1,484.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.42/4,692.74 = 1,484.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.42x = 4,692.74 × 1,484.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.42x = 6,964,593.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,964,593.60/3,128.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.23

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