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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.02, 4,316.29 and 1,801.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.02, 4,316.29 and 1,801.64 is: 2,486.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.02 : 4,316.29 = 1,801.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.02/4,316.29 = 1,801.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.02x = 4,316.29 × 1,801.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.02x = 7,776,407.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,776,407.00/3,128.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.05

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