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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.53, 4,572.58 and 1,821.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.53, 4,572.58 and 1,821.45 is: 2,513.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.53 : 4,572.58 = 1,821.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.53/4,572.58 = 1,821.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.53x = 4,572.58 × 1,821.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.53x = 8,328,725.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,328,725.84/3,313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.55

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