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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.37, 4,571.19 and 1,820.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.37, 4,571.19 and 1,820.43 is: 2,512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.37 : 4,571.19 = 1,820.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.37/4,571.19 = 1,820.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.37x = 4,571.19 × 1,820.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.37x = 8,321,514.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,321,514.27/3,312.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.25

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