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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.67, 4,364.12 and 1,818.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.67, 4,364.12 and 1,818.32 is: 2,509.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.67 : 4,364.12 = 1,818.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.67/4,364.12 = 1,818.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.67x = 4,364.12 × 1,818.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.67x = 7,935,349.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,935,349.40/3,162.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.07

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