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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.30, 4,132.65 and 1,816.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.30, 4,132.65 and 1,816.30 is: 2,505.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.30 : 4,132.65 = 1,816.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.30/4,132.65 = 1,816.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.30x = 4,132.65 × 1,816.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.30x = 7,506,132.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,506,132.20/2,995.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.97

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