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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.67, 4,341.99 and 1,820.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.67, 4,341.99 and 1,820.28 is: 2,511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.67 : 4,341.99 = 1,820.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.67/4,341.99 = 1,820.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.67x = 4,341.99 × 1,820.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.67x = 7,903,637.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,903,637.56/3,146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.75

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