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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.46, 4,572.56 and 1,821.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.46, 4,572.56 and 1,821.44 is: 2,513.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.46 : 4,572.56 = 1,821.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.46/4,572.56 = 1,821.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.46x = 4,572.56 × 1,821.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.46x = 8,328,643.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,328,643.69/3,313.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.58

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