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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.06, 4,316.79 and 1,801.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.06, 4,316.79 and 1,801.55 is: 2,486.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.06 : 4,316.79 = 1,801.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.06/4,316.79 = 1,801.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.06x = 4,316.79 × 1,801.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.06x = 7,776,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,776,930.57/3,128.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.18

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