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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.27, 4,771.26 and 1,448.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.27, 4,771.26 and 1,448.25 is: 2,170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.27 : 4,771.26 = 1,448.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.27/4,771.26 = 1,448.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.27x = 4,771.26 × 1,448.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.27x = 6,909,977.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,909,977.30/3,183.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.72

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