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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,116.94, 4,675.36 and 1,802.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,116.94, 4,675.36 and 1,802.67 is: 2,703.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,116.94 : 4,675.36 = 1,802.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,116.94/4,675.36 = 1,802.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,116.94x = 4,675.36 × 1,802.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,116.94x = 8,428,126.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,428,126.70/3,116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.97

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