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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.50, 4,318.65 and 1,803.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.50, 4,318.65 and 1,803.13 is: 2,488.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.50 : 4,318.65 = 1,803.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.50/4,318.65 = 1,803.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.50x = 4,318.65 × 1,803.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.50x = 7,787,076.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,787,076.58/3,129.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.28

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