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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.43, 4,693.39 and 1,048.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.43, 4,693.39 and 1,048.44 is: 1,572.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.43 : 4,693.39 = 1,048.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.43/4,693.39 = 1,048.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.43x = 4,693.39 × 1,048.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.43x = 4,920,737.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920,737.81/3,128.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.91

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