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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.53, 4,161.84 and 1,820.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.53, 4,161.84 and 1,820.58 is: 2,512.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.53 : 4,161.84 = 1,820.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.53/4,161.84 = 1,820.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.53x = 4,161.84 × 1,820.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.53x = 7,576,962.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,576,962.67/3,015.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.65

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