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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.26, 4,341.93 and 1,820.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.26, 4,341.93 and 1,820.38 is: 2,512.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.26 : 4,341.93 = 1,820.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.26/4,341.93 = 1,820.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.26x = 4,341.93 × 1,820.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.26x = 7,903,962.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,903,962.53/3,146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.18

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