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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.54, 4,692.96 and 1,372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.54, 4,692.96 and 1,372.66 is: 2,059.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.54 : 4,692.96 = 1,372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.54/4,692.96 = 1,372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.54x = 4,692.96 × 1,372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.54x = 6,441,838.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,441,838.47/3,128.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.06

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