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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.43, 4,343.20 and 1,821.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.43, 4,343.20 and 1,821.23 is: 2,513.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.43 : 4,343.20 = 1,821.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.43/4,343.20 = 1,821.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.43x = 4,343.20 × 1,821.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.43x = 7,909,966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,909,966.14/3,147.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.15

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