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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.33, 4,114.96 and 1,803.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.33, 4,114.96 and 1,803.37 is: 2,488.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.33 : 4,114.96 = 1,803.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.33/4,114.96 = 1,803.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.33x = 4,114.96 × 1,803.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.33x = 7,420,796.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,420,796.05/2,982.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.26

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