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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.76, 4,317.82 and 1,802.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.76, 4,317.82 and 1,802.45 is: 2,487.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.76 : 4,317.82 = 1,802.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.76/4,317.82 = 1,802.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.76x = 4,317.82 × 1,802.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.76x = 7,782,660.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,782,660.95/3,128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.46

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