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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.66, 4,808.97 and 1,125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.66, 4,808.97 and 1,125.91 is: 1,689.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.66 : 4,808.97 = 1,125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.66/4,808.97 = 1,125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.66x = 4,808.97 × 1,125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.66x = 5,414,467.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,414,467.41/3,205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.03

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