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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.96, 4,694.36 and 1,483.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.96, 4,694.36 and 1,483.25 is: 2,225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.96 : 4,694.36 = 1,483.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.96/4,694.36 = 1,483.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.96x = 4,694.36 × 1,483.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.96x = 6,962,878.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,962,878.58/3,128.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.30

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