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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.29, 4,316.91 and 1,801.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.29, 4,316.91 and 1,801.73 is: 2,486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.29 : 4,316.91 = 1,801.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.29/4,316.91 = 1,801.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.29x = 4,316.91 × 1,801.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.29x = 7,777,896.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,777,896.14/3,128.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.31

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