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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.50, 4,316.40 and 1,801.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.50, 4,316.40 and 1,801.08 is: 2,485.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.50 : 4,316.40 = 1,801.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.50/4,316.40 = 1,801.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.50x = 4,316.40 × 1,801.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.50x = 7,774,181.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,774,181.71/3,127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.75

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