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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.69, 4,134.36 and 1,801.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.69, 4,134.36 and 1,801.06 is: 2,485.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.69 : 4,134.36 = 1,801.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.69/4,134.36 = 1,801.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.69x = 4,134.36 × 1,801.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.69x = 7,446,239.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,446,239.52/2,995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.65

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