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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.68, 4,692.66 and 820.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.68, 4,692.66 and 820.36 is: 1,230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.68 : 4,692.66 = 820.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.68/4,692.66 = 820.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.68x = 4,692.66 × 820.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.68x = 3,849,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,670.56/3,128.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.45

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