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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.50, 3,658.14 and 1,821.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.50, 3,658.14 and 1,821.56 is: 2,727.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.50 : 3,658.14 = 1,821.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.50/3,658.14 = 1,821.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.50x = 3,658.14 × 1,821.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.50x = 6,663,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,663,521.50/2,443.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.04

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