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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.02, 4,472.64 and 1,422.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.02, 4,472.64 and 1,422.06 is: 2,132.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.02 : 4,472.64 = 1,422.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.02/4,472.64 = 1,422.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.02x = 4,472.64 × 1,422.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.02x = 6,360,362.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,360,362.44/2,983.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.19

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