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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.28, 4,690.92 and 1,482.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.28, 4,690.92 and 1,482.93 is: 2,224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.28 : 4,690.92 = 1,482.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.28/4,690.92 = 1,482.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.28x = 4,690.92 × 1,482.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.28x = 6,956,321.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,956,321.43/3,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.40

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