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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.76, 4,689.50 and 1,396.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.76, 4,689.50 and 1,396.17 is: 2,092.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.76 : 4,689.50 = 1,396.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.76/4,689.50 = 1,396.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.76x = 4,689.50 × 1,396.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.76x = 6,547,332.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,547,332.23/3,128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.63

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