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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.42, 4,318.59 and 1,803.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.42, 4,318.59 and 1,803.54 is: 2,488.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.42 : 4,318.59 = 1,803.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.42/4,318.59 = 1,803.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.42x = 4,318.59 × 1,803.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.42x = 7,788,749.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,788,749.81/3,129.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.88

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