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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.67, 4,162.64 and 1,821.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.67, 4,162.64 and 1,821.92 is: 2,514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.67 : 4,162.64 = 1,821.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.67/4,162.64 = 1,821.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.67x = 4,162.64 × 1,821.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.67x = 7,583,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,583,967.15/3,016.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.02

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