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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.45, 4,131.45 and 1,815.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.45, 4,131.45 and 1,815.90 is: 2,505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.45 : 4,131.45 = 1,815.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.45/4,131.45 = 1,815.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.45x = 4,131.45 × 1,815.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.45x = 7,502,300.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,502,300.06/2,994.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.40

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