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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.64, 4,290.72 and 1,821.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.64, 4,290.72 and 1,821.80 is: 2,729.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.64 : 4,290.72 = 1,821.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.64/4,290.72 = 1,821.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.64x = 4,290.72 × 1,821.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.64x = 7,816,833.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,816,833.70/2,863.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,729.68

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