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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.64, 4,368.32 and 1,821.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.64, 4,368.32 and 1,821.18 is: 2,513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.64 : 4,368.32 = 1,821.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.64/4,368.32 = 1,821.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.64x = 4,368.32 × 1,821.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.64x = 7,955,497.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,955,497.02/3,165.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.08

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