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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.01, 4,116.78 and 1,657.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.01, 4,116.78 and 1,657.13 is: 2,286.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.01 : 4,116.78 = 1,657.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.01/4,116.78 = 1,657.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.01x = 4,116.78 × 1,657.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.01x = 6,822,019.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,822,019.06/2,983.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.96

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