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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.06, 4,573.26 and 1,821.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.06, 4,573.26 and 1,821.94 is: 2,514.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.06 : 4,573.26 = 1,821.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.06/4,573.26 = 1,821.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.06x = 4,573.26 × 1,821.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.06x = 8,332,205.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,332,205.32/3,314.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.20

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