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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.68, 4,689.23 and 1,482.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.68, 4,689.23 and 1,482.30 is: 2,222.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.68 : 4,689.23 = 1,482.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.68/4,689.23 = 1,482.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.68x = 4,689.23 × 1,482.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.68x = 6,950,838.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,950,838.22/3,127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.36

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