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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.76, 4,692.33 and 1,279.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.76, 4,692.33 and 1,279.53 is: 1,918.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.76 : 4,692.33 = 1,279.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.76/4,692.33 = 1,279.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.76x = 4,692.33 × 1,279.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.76x = 6,003,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,003,977.00/3,128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.96

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