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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.92, 4,579.53 and 1,821.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.92, 4,579.53 and 1,821.91 is: 2,732.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.92 : 4,579.53 = 1,821.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.92/4,579.53 = 1,821.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.92x = 4,579.53 × 1,821.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.92x = 8,343,491.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,343,491.50/3,053.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,732.06

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