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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.48, 4,313.34 and 1,799.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.48, 4,313.34 and 1,799.33 is: 2,483.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.48 : 4,313.34 = 1,799.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.48/4,313.34 = 1,799.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.48x = 4,313.34 × 1,799.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.48x = 7,761,100.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,761,100.50/3,125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,483.17

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