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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.30, 4,815.45 and 1,827.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.30, 4,815.45 and 1,827.90 is: 2,741.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.30 : 4,815.45 = 1,827.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.30/4,815.45 = 1,827.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.30x = 4,815.45 × 1,827.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.30x = 8,802,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,802,161.06/3,210.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,741.85

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