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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.63, 4,313.23 and 1,799.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.63, 4,313.23 and 1,799.06 is: 2,482.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.63 : 4,313.23 = 1,799.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.63/4,313.23 = 1,799.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.63x = 4,313.23 × 1,799.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.63x = 7,759,743.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,759,743.62/3,125.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.62

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