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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.86, 4,315.59 and 1,801.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.86, 4,315.59 and 1,801.08 is: 2,485.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.86 : 4,315.59 = 1,801.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.86/4,315.59 = 1,801.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.86x = 4,315.59 × 1,801.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.86x = 7,772,722.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,772,722.84/3,127.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.00

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