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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.67, 4,316.68 and 1,801.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.67, 4,316.68 and 1,801.11 is: 2,485.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.67 : 4,316.68 = 1,801.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.67/4,316.68 = 1,801.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.67x = 4,316.68 × 1,801.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.67x = 7,774,815.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,774,815.51/3,127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.82

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