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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.91, 4,314.28 and 1,799.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.91, 4,314.28 and 1,799.37 is: 2,483.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.91 : 4,314.28 = 1,799.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.91/4,314.28 = 1,799.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.91x = 4,314.28 × 1,799.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.91x = 7,762,955.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,762,955.44/3,125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,483.43

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