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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.76, 4,807.70 and 1,125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.76, 4,807.70 and 1,125.37 is: 1,687.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.76 : 4,807.70 = 1,125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.76/4,807.70 = 1,125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.76x = 4,807.70 × 1,125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.76x = 5,410,411.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,410,411.68/3,205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.72

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