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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.39, 4,311.63 and 1,798.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.39, 4,311.63 and 1,798.61 is: 2,481.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.39 : 4,311.63 = 1,798.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.39/4,311.63 = 1,798.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.39x = 4,311.63 × 1,798.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.39x = 7,754,919.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,754,919.28/3,125.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.27

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