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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.26, 4,650.38 and 1,801.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.26, 4,650.38 and 1,801.02 is: 2,701.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.26 : 4,650.38 = 1,801.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.26/4,650.38 = 1,801.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.26x = 4,650.38 × 1,801.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.26x = 8,375,427.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,375,427.39/3,100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,701.52

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