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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.09, 4,316.28 and 1,801.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.09, 4,316.28 and 1,801.54 is: 2,485.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.09 : 4,316.28 = 1,801.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.09/4,316.28 = 1,801.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.09x = 4,316.28 × 1,801.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.09x = 7,775,951.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,775,951.07/3,128.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.85

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