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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.46, 4,706.28 and 1,288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.46, 4,706.28 and 1,288.14 is: 1,932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.46 : 4,706.28 = 1,288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.46/4,706.28 = 1,288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.46x = 4,706.28 × 1,288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.46x = 6,062,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,062,347.52/3,137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.25

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