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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.04, 4,138.56 and 1,820.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.04, 4,138.56 and 1,820.16 is: 2,511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.04 : 4,138.56 = 1,820.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.04/4,138.56 = 1,820.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.04x = 4,138.56 × 1,820.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.04x = 7,532,841.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,532,841.37/2,999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.75

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