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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.37, 4,116.04 and 1,803.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.37, 4,116.04 and 1,803.44 is: 2,488.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.37 : 4,116.04 = 1,803.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.37/4,116.04 = 1,803.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.37x = 4,116.04 × 1,803.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.37x = 7,423,010.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,423,010.60/2,982.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.97

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