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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.20, 4,315.44 and 1,800.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.20, 4,315.44 and 1,800.89 is: 2,485.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.20 : 4,315.44 = 1,800.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.20/4,315.44 = 1,800.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.20x = 4,315.44 × 1,800.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.20x = 7,771,632.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,771,632.74/3,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.17

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