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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,216.63, 4,439.76 and 1,820.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,216.63, 4,439.76 and 1,820.19 is: 2,512.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,216.63 : 4,439.76 = 1,820.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,216.63/4,439.76 = 1,820.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,216.63x = 4,439.76 × 1,820.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,216.63x = 8,081,206.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,081,206.75/3,216.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.32

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