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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.93, 4,136.07 and 1,818.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.93, 4,136.07 and 1,818.83 is: 2,510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.93 : 4,136.07 = 1,818.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.93/4,136.07 = 1,818.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.93x = 4,136.07 × 1,818.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.93x = 7,522,808.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,522,808.20/2,996.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.17

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