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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.20, 3,882.48 and 1,820.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.20, 3,882.48 and 1,820.32 is: 2,727.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.20 : 3,882.48 = 1,820.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.20/3,882.48 = 1,820.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.20x = 3,882.48 × 1,820.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.20x = 7,067,355.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,067,355.99/2,591.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.45

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