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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.03, 4,136.22 and 1,818.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.03, 4,136.22 and 1,818.12 is: 2,509.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.03 : 4,136.22 = 1,818.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.03/4,136.22 = 1,818.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.03x = 4,136.22 × 1,818.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.03x = 7,520,144.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,520,144.31/2,997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.20

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