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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.50, 4,961.25 and 1,483.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.50, 4,961.25 and 1,483.50 is: 2,225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.50 : 4,961.25 = 1,483.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.50/4,961.25 = 1,483.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.50x = 4,961.25 × 1,483.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.50x = 7,360,014.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,360,014.38/3,307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.25

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