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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.05, 4,137.01 and 1,818.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.05, 4,137.01 and 1,818.23 is: 2,509.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.05 : 4,137.01 = 1,818.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.05/4,137.01 = 1,818.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.05x = 4,137.01 × 1,818.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.05x = 7,522,010.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,522,010.46/2,997.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.81

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