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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.07, 4,315.34 and 1,801.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.07, 4,315.34 and 1,801.04 is: 2,485.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.07 : 4,315.34 = 1,801.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.07/4,315.34 = 1,801.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.07x = 4,315.34 × 1,801.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.07x = 7,772,069.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,772,069.37/3,127.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.42

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