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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.52, 4,318.59 and 1,803.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.52, 4,318.59 and 1,803.41 is: 2,488.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.52 : 4,318.59 = 1,803.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.52/4,318.59 = 1,803.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.52x = 4,318.59 × 1,803.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.52x = 7,788,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,788,188.39/3,129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.62

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