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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.76, 4,134.18 and 1,800.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.76, 4,134.18 and 1,800.28 is: 2,485.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.76 : 4,134.18 = 1,800.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.76/4,134.18 = 1,800.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.76x = 4,134.18 × 1,800.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.76x = 7,442,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442,681.57/2,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.23

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