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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.25, 4,690.96 and 1,483.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.25, 4,690.96 and 1,483.97 is: 2,225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.25 : 4,690.96 = 1,483.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.25/4,690.96 = 1,483.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.25x = 4,690.96 × 1,483.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.25x = 6,961,216.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,961,216.75/3,127.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.98

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