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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.22, 4,316.07 and 1,800.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.22, 4,316.07 and 1,800.70 is: 2,485.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.22 : 4,316.07 = 1,800.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.22/4,316.07 = 1,800.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.22x = 4,316.07 × 1,800.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.22x = 7,771,943.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,771,943.21/3,127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.26

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