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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.31, 4,225.62 and 1,883.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.31, 4,225.62 and 1,883.55 is: 2,598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.31 : 4,225.62 = 1,883.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.31/4,225.62 = 1,883.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.31x = 4,225.62 × 1,883.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.31x = 7,959,145.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,959,145.42/3,063.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.22

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