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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.99, 4,130.70 and 1,814.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.99, 4,130.70 and 1,814.07 is: 2,503.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.99 : 4,130.70 = 1,814.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.99/4,130.70 = 1,814.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.99x = 4,130.70 × 1,814.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.99x = 7,493,378.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,493,378.95/2,992.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.64

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