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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.45, 4,314.96 and 1,800.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.45, 4,314.96 and 1,800.48 is: 2,484.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.45 : 4,314.96 = 1,800.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.45/4,314.96 = 1,800.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.45x = 4,314.96 × 1,800.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.45x = 7,768,999.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,768,999.18/3,126.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.93

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