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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.69, 4,571.49 and 1,820.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.69, 4,571.49 and 1,820.57 is: 2,512.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.69 : 4,571.49 = 1,820.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.69/4,571.49 = 1,820.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.69x = 4,571.49 × 1,820.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.69x = 8,322,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,322,724.60/3,312.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.38

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