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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.67, 4,702.70 and 1,285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.67, 4,702.70 and 1,285.26 is: 1,929.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.67 : 4,702.70 = 1,285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.67/4,702.70 = 1,285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.67x = 4,702.70 × 1,285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.67x = 6,044,192.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044,192.20/3,132.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.41

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