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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.49, 4,313.14 and 1,799.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.49, 4,313.14 and 1,799.19 is: 2,482.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.49 : 4,313.14 = 1,799.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.49/4,313.14 = 1,799.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.49x = 4,313.14 × 1,799.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.49x = 7,760,158.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,760,158.36/3,125.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.86

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