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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.73, 4,314.88 and 1,800.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.73, 4,314.88 and 1,800.69 is: 2,484.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.73 : 4,314.88 = 1,800.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.73/4,314.88 = 1,800.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.73x = 4,314.88 × 1,800.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.73x = 7,769,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,769,752.90/3,126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.95

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