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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.07, 4,691.42 and 1,482.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.07, 4,691.42 and 1,482.62 is: 2,225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.07 : 4,691.42 = 1,482.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.07/4,691.42 = 1,482.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.07x = 4,691.42 × 1,482.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.07x = 6,955,567.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,955,567.81/3,126.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.02

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