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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.85, 4,317.75 and 1,802.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.85, 4,317.75 and 1,802.52 is: 2,487.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.85 : 4,317.75 = 1,802.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.85/4,317.75 = 1,802.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.85x = 4,317.75 × 1,802.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.85x = 7,782,830.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,782,830.73/3,128.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.44

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