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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.35, 4,572.43 and 1,821.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.35, 4,572.43 and 1,821.26 is: 2,513.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.35 : 4,572.43 = 1,821.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.35/4,572.43 = 1,821.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.35x = 4,572.43 × 1,821.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.35x = 8,327,590.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,327,590.74/3,313.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.34

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