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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.98, 4,571.94 and 1,820.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.98, 4,571.94 and 1,820.86 is: 2,512.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.98 : 4,571.94 = 1,820.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.98/4,571.94 = 1,820.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.98x = 4,571.94 × 1,820.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.98x = 8,324,862.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,324,862.67/3,312.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.80

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