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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.25, 4,691.15 and 818.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.25, 4,691.15 and 818.75 is: 1,228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.25 : 4,691.15 = 818.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.25/4,691.15 = 818.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.25x = 4,691.15 × 818.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.25x = 3,840,879.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,879.06/3,127.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.20

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