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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.22, 3,964.81 and 1,821.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.22, 3,964.81 and 1,821.15 is: 2,732.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.22 : 3,964.81 = 1,821.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.22/3,964.81 = 1,821.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.22x = 3,964.81 × 1,821.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.22x = 7,220,513.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,220,513.73/2,642.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,732.75

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