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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.83, 4,343.46 and 1,821.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.83, 4,343.46 and 1,821.46 is: 2,513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.83 : 4,343.46 = 1,821.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.83/4,343.46 = 1,821.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.83x = 4,343.46 × 1,821.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.83x = 7,911,416.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,911,416.93/3,147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.29

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