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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.06, 4,135.42 and 1,817.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.06, 4,135.42 and 1,817.74 is: 2,509.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.06 : 4,135.42 = 1,817.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.06/4,135.42 = 1,817.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.06x = 4,135.42 × 1,817.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.06x = 7,517,118.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,517,118.35/2,995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.84

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