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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.99, 4,570.62 and 1,820

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.99, 4,570.62 and 1,820 is: 2,511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.99 : 4,570.62 = 1,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.99/4,570.62 = 1,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.99x = 4,570.62 × 1,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.99x = 8,318,528.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,318,528.40/3,311.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.64

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