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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.16, 3,964.60 and 1,821.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.16, 3,964.60 and 1,821.50 is: 2,731.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.16 : 3,964.60 = 1,821.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.16/3,964.60 = 1,821.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.16x = 3,964.60 × 1,821.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.16x = 7,221,528.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,221,528.28/2,644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,731.12

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