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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.68, 4,572.99 and 1,821.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.68, 4,572.99 and 1,821.66 is: 2,513.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.68 : 4,572.99 = 1,821.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.68/4,572.99 = 1,821.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.68x = 4,572.99 × 1,821.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.68x = 8,330,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,330,462.08/3,313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.96

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