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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,217.64, 4,440.72 and 1,820.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,217.64, 4,440.72 and 1,820.39 is: 2,512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,217.64 : 4,440.72 = 1,820.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,217.64/4,440.72 = 1,820.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,217.64x = 4,440.72 × 1,820.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,217.64x = 8,083,842.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,083,842.28/3,217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.35

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