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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.67, 4,314.80 and 1,800.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.67, 4,314.80 and 1,800.36 is: 2,484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.67 : 4,314.80 = 1,800.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.67/4,314.80 = 1,800.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.67x = 4,314.80 × 1,800.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.67x = 7,768,197.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,768,197.83/3,126.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.50

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