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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.36, 4,366.59 and 1,820.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.36, 4,366.59 and 1,820.12 is: 2,511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.36 : 4,366.59 = 1,820.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.36/4,366.59 = 1,820.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.36x = 4,366.59 × 1,820.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.36x = 7,947,717.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,947,717.79/3,164.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.64

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