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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.77, 4,319.06 and 1,803.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.77, 4,319.06 and 1,803.45 is: 2,488.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.77 : 4,319.06 = 1,803.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.77/4,319.06 = 1,803.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.77x = 4,319.06 × 1,803.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.77x = 7,789,182.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,789,182.65/3,129.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.74

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