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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.61, 4,691.18 and 1,281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.61, 4,691.18 and 1,281.02 is: 1,920.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.61 : 4,691.18 = 1,281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.61/4,691.18 = 1,281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.61x = 4,691.18 × 1,281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.61x = 6,009,465.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,009,465.54/3,128.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.81

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