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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.28, 4,315.55 and 1,800.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.28, 4,315.55 and 1,800.90 is: 2,485.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.28 : 4,315.55 = 1,800.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.28/4,315.55 = 1,800.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.28x = 4,315.55 × 1,800.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.28x = 7,771,864.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,771,864.99/3,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.19

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