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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.62, 4,344.09 and 1,803.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.62, 4,344.09 and 1,803.71 is: 2,489.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.62 : 4,344.09 = 1,803.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.62/4,344.09 = 1,803.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.62x = 4,344.09 × 1,803.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.62x = 7,835,478.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,835,478.57/3,147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.33

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