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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,290, 4,540.20 and 1,818

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,290, 4,540.20 and 1,818 is: 2,508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,290 : 4,540.20 = 1,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,290/4,540.20 = 1,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,290x = 4,540.20 × 1,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,290x = 8,254,083.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,254,083.60/3,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.84

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