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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.88, 4,691.49 and 1,181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.88, 4,691.49 and 1,181.24 is: 1,771.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.88 : 4,691.49 = 1,181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.88/4,691.49 = 1,181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.88x = 4,691.49 × 1,181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.88x = 5,541,775.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,541,775.65/3,128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.17

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