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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.06, 4,135.24 and 1,818.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.06, 4,135.24 and 1,818.10 is: 2,508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.06 : 4,135.24 = 1,818.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.06/4,135.24 = 1,818.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.06x = 4,135.24 × 1,818.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.06x = 7,518,279.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,518,279.84/2,997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.55

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