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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.63, 4,669.08 and 1,448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.63, 4,669.08 and 1,448.32 is: 2,172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.63 : 4,669.08 = 1,448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.63/4,669.08 = 1,448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.63x = 4,669.08 × 1,448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.63x = 6,762,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,762,321.95/3,112.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.54

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