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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.97, 4,688.91 and 1,481.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.97, 4,688.91 and 1,481.67 is: 2,222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.97 : 4,688.91 = 1,481.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.97/4,688.91 = 1,481.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.97x = 4,688.91 × 1,481.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.97x = 6,947,417.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,947,417.28/3,125.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.48

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