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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.40, 4,316.22 and 1,801.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.40, 4,316.22 and 1,801.16 is: 2,485.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.40 : 4,316.22 = 1,801.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.40/4,316.22 = 1,801.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.40x = 4,316.22 × 1,801.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.40x = 7,774,202.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,774,202.82/3,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.84

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