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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.09, 4,316.12 and 1,801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.09, 4,316.12 and 1,801.44 is: 2,485.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.09 : 4,316.12 = 1,801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.09/4,316.12 = 1,801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.09x = 4,316.12 × 1,801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.09x = 7,775,228.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,775,228.96/3,128.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.62

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