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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.87, 4,445.94 and 1,800.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.87, 4,445.94 and 1,800.15 is: 2,693.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.87 : 4,445.94 = 1,800.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.87/4,445.94 = 1,800.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.87x = 4,445.94 × 1,800.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.87x = 8,003,358.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,003,358.89/2,970.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.94

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