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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.97, 4,129.07 and 1,813.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.97, 4,129.07 and 1,813.15 is: 2,502.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.97 : 4,129.07 = 1,813.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.97/4,129.07 = 1,813.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.97x = 4,129.07 × 1,813.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.97x = 7,486,623.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,486,623.27/2,991.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.24

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