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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.88, 4,316.82 and 1,802.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.88, 4,316.82 and 1,802.10 is: 2,486.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.88 : 4,316.82 = 1,802.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.88/4,316.82 = 1,802.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.88x = 4,316.82 × 1,802.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.88x = 7,779,341.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,779,341.32/3,128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.30

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