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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.62, 4,805.60 and 1,124.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.62, 4,805.60 and 1,124.33 is: 1,685.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.62 : 4,805.60 = 1,124.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.62/4,805.60 = 1,124.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.62x = 4,805.60 × 1,124.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.62x = 5,403,050.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,403,050.60/3,205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.49

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