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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.66, 4,317.44 and 1,803.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.66, 4,317.44 and 1,803.08 is: 2,488.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.66 : 4,317.44 = 1,803.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.66/4,317.44 = 1,803.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.66x = 4,317.44 × 1,803.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.66x = 7,784,689.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,784,689.72/3,128.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.19

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