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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.17, 4,315.62 and 1,800.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.17, 4,315.62 and 1,800.87 is: 2,485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.17 : 4,315.62 = 1,800.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.17/4,315.62 = 1,800.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.17x = 4,315.62 × 1,800.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.17x = 7,771,870.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,771,870.59/3,127.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.27

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