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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.86, 4,225.47 and 1,883.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.86, 4,225.47 and 1,883.25 is: 2,598.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.86 : 4,225.47 = 1,883.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.86/4,225.47 = 1,883.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.86x = 4,225.47 × 1,883.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.86x = 7,957,609.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,957,609.32/3,062.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.09

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