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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177, 4,766.22 and 1,125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177, 4,766.22 and 1,125 is: 1,687.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177 : 4,766.22 = 1,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177/4,766.22 = 1,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177x = 4,766.22 × 1,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177x = 5,361,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,361,997.50/3,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.75

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