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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.31, 4,690.29 and 1,481.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.31, 4,690.29 and 1,481.86 is: 2,223.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.31 : 4,690.29 = 1,481.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.31/4,690.29 = 1,481.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.31x = 4,690.29 × 1,481.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.31x = 6,950,353.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,950,353.14/3,125.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.89

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