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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.02, 4,133.82 and 1,800.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.02, 4,133.82 and 1,800.46 is: 2,484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.02 : 4,133.82 = 1,800.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.02/4,133.82 = 1,800.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.02x = 4,133.82 × 1,800.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.02x = 7,442,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442,777.56/2,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.22

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