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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.64, 4,161.62 and 1,820.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.64, 4,161.62 and 1,820.60 is: 2,512.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.64 : 4,161.62 = 1,820.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.64/4,161.62 = 1,820.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.64x = 4,161.62 × 1,820.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.64x = 7,576,645.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,576,645.37/3,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.45

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