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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.64, 4,691.52 and 1,483.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.64, 4,691.52 and 1,483.31 is: 2,226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.64 : 4,691.52 = 1,483.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.64/4,691.52 = 1,483.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.64x = 4,691.52 × 1,483.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.64x = 6,958,990.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,958,990.26/3,125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.42

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