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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.63, 4,118.87 and 1,805.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.63, 4,118.87 and 1,805.01 is: 2,490.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.63 : 4,118.87 = 1,805.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.63/4,118.87 = 1,805.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.63x = 4,118.87 × 1,805.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.63x = 7,434,592.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,434,592.51/2,984.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.96

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