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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.28, 4,625.52 and 1,439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.28, 4,625.52 and 1,439 is: 2,159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.28 : 4,625.52 = 1,439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.28/4,625.52 = 1,439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.28x = 4,625.52 × 1,439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.28x = 6,656,123.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,656,123.28/3,082.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.48

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