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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.23, 4,343.47 and 1,821.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.23, 4,343.47 and 1,821.45 is: 2,512.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.23 : 4,343.47 = 1,821.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.23/4,343.47 = 1,821.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.23x = 4,343.47 × 1,821.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.23x = 7,911,413.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,911,413.43/3,148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.97

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