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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.33, 4,136.58 and 1,819.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.33, 4,136.58 and 1,819.05 is: 2,510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.33 : 4,136.58 = 1,819.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.33/4,136.58 = 1,819.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.33x = 4,136.58 × 1,819.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.33x = 7,524,645.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,524,645.85/2,997.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.45

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