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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.97, 4,691.25 and 1,482.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.97, 4,691.25 and 1,482.52 is: 2,224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.97 : 4,691.25 = 1,482.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.97/4,691.25 = 1,482.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.97x = 4,691.25 × 1,482.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.97x = 6,954,848.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,954,848.49/3,125.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.86

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