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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.63, 4,571.49 and 1,820.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.63, 4,571.49 and 1,820.64 is: 2,512.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.63 : 4,571.49 = 1,820.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.63/4,571.49 = 1,820.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.63x = 4,571.49 × 1,820.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.63x = 8,323,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,323,037.55/3,312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.52

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