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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.09, 4,317.28 and 1,801.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.09, 4,317.28 and 1,801.57 is: 2,486.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.09 : 4,317.28 = 1,801.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.09/4,317.28 = 1,801.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.09x = 4,317.28 × 1,801.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.09x = 7,777,882.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,777,882.13/3,128.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.46

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