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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.64, 4,705.92 and 2,830.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.64, 4,705.92 and 2,830.56 is: 4,257.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.64 : 4,705.92 = 2,830.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.64/4,705.92 = 2,830.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.64x = 4,705.92 × 2,830.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.64x = 13,320,388.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,320,388.92/3,128.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.57

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