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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.44, 4,344.22 and 1,821.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.44, 4,344.22 and 1,821.96 is: 2,514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.44 : 4,344.22 = 1,821.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.44/4,344.22 = 1,821.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.44x = 4,344.22 × 1,821.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.44x = 7,914,995.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,914,995.07/3,147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.74

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