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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.95, 4,131.90 and 1,815.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.95, 4,131.90 and 1,815.59 is: 2,504.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.95 : 4,131.90 = 1,815.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.95/4,131.90 = 1,815.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.95x = 4,131.90 × 1,815.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.95x = 7,501,815.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,501,815.66/2,994.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.83

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