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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.06, 4,129.89 and 1,813.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.06, 4,129.89 and 1,813.73 is: 2,504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.06 : 4,129.89 = 1,813.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.06/4,129.89 = 1,813.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.06x = 4,129.89 × 1,813.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.06x = 7,490,477.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,490,477.94/2,991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.29

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