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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.78, 4,691.45 and 1,047.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.78, 4,691.45 and 1,047.69 is: 1,570.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.78 : 4,691.45 = 1,047.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.78/4,691.45 = 1,047.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.78x = 4,691.45 × 1,047.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.78x = 4,915,185.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,915,185.25/3,128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.96

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