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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.22, 4,318.34 and 1,803.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.22, 4,318.34 and 1,803.19 is: 2,488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.22 : 4,318.34 = 1,803.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.22/4,318.34 = 1,803.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.22x = 4,318.34 × 1,803.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.22x = 7,786,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,786,787.50/3,129.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.41

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