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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.26, 4,694.58 and 1,281.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.26, 4,694.58 and 1,281.03 is: 1,921.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.26 : 4,694.58 = 1,281.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.26/4,694.58 = 1,281.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.26x = 4,694.58 × 1,281.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.26x = 6,013,897.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,013,897.82/3,130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.21

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