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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.76, 4,572.93 and 1,821.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.76, 4,572.93 and 1,821.67 is: 2,513.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.76 : 4,572.93 = 1,821.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.76/4,572.93 = 1,821.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.76x = 4,572.93 × 1,821.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.76x = 8,330,346.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,330,346.53/3,313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.87

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