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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.91, 4,571.90 and 1,820.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.91, 4,571.90 and 1,820.97 is: 2,512.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.91 : 4,571.90 = 1,820.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.91/4,571.90 = 1,820.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.91x = 4,571.90 × 1,820.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.91x = 8,325,292.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,325,292.74/3,312.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.98

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