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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.08, 4,316.75 and 1,801.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.08, 4,316.75 and 1,801.79 is: 2,486.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.08 : 4,316.75 = 1,801.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.08/4,316.75 = 1,801.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.08x = 4,316.75 × 1,801.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.08x = 7,777,879.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,777,879.47/3,128.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.47

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