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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.25, 4,012.31 and 1,031.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.25, 4,012.31 and 1,031.25 is: 1,546.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.25 : 4,012.31 = 1,031.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.25/4,012.31 = 1,031.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.25x = 4,012.31 × 1,031.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.25x = 4,137,689.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,137,689.53/2,675.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.66

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