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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,138.97, 4,705.77 and 1,288.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,138.97, 4,705.77 and 1,288.93 is: 1,932.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,138.97 : 4,705.77 = 1,288.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,138.97/4,705.77 = 1,288.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,138.97x = 4,705.77 × 1,288.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,138.97x = 6,065,408.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,065,408.13/3,138.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.29

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