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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.27, 4,343.34 and 1,821.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.27, 4,343.34 and 1,821.07 is: 2,513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.27 : 4,343.34 = 1,821.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.27/4,343.34 = 1,821.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.27x = 4,343.34 × 1,821.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.27x = 7,909,526.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,909,526.17/3,147.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.14

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