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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.70, 4,132.94 and 1,816.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.70, 4,132.94 and 1,816.34 is: 2,505.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.70 : 4,132.94 = 1,816.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.70/4,132.94 = 1,816.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.70x = 4,132.94 × 1,816.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.70x = 7,506,794.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,506,794.49/2,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.86

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