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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.25, 4,316.01 and 1,800.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.25, 4,316.01 and 1,800.74 is: 2,485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.25 : 4,316.01 = 1,800.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.25/4,316.01 = 1,800.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.25x = 4,316.01 × 1,800.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.25x = 7,772,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,772,011.85/3,127.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.25

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