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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,981.93, 4,468.14 and 2,517.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,981.93, 4,468.14 and 2,517.53 is: 3,772.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,981.93 : 4,468.14 = 2,517.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,981.93/4,468.14 = 2,517.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,981.93x = 4,468.14 × 2,517.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,981.93x = 11,248,654.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,248,654.15/2,981.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.28

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