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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.30, 4,681.95 and 1,478.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.30, 4,681.95 and 1,478.31 is: 2,217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.30 : 4,681.95 = 1,478.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.30/4,681.95 = 1,478.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.30x = 4,681.95 × 1,478.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.30x = 6,921,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,921,373.50/3,121.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.47

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