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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.89, 4,319.43 and 1,802.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.89, 4,319.43 and 1,802.34 is: 2,488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.89 : 4,319.43 = 1,802.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.89/4,319.43 = 1,802.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.89x = 4,319.43 × 1,802.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.89x = 7,785,072.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,785,072.45/3,128.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.13

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