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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.67, 4,341.56 and 1,820.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.67, 4,341.56 and 1,820.18 is: 2,512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.67 : 4,341.56 = 1,820.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.67/4,341.56 = 1,820.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.67x = 4,341.56 × 1,820.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.67x = 7,902,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,902,389.87/3,145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.15

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