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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.97, 4,570.43 and 1,819.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.97, 4,570.43 and 1,819.86 is: 2,511.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.97 : 4,570.43 = 1,819.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.97/4,570.43 = 1,819.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.97x = 4,570.43 × 1,819.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.97x = 8,317,533.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,317,533.64/3,311.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.36

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