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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.90, 4,317.32 and 1,802.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.90, 4,317.32 and 1,802.52 is: 2,487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.90 : 4,317.32 = 1,802.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.90/4,317.32 = 1,802.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.90x = 4,317.32 × 1,802.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.90x = 7,782,055.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,782,055.65/3,128.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.15

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