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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.26, 4,133.16 and 1,816.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.26, 4,133.16 and 1,816.26 is: 2,506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.26 : 4,133.16 = 1,816.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.26/4,133.16 = 1,816.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.26x = 4,133.16 × 1,816.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.26x = 7,506,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,506,893.18/2,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.26

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