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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.02, 4,475.70 and 1,134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.02, 4,475.70 and 1,134.63 is: 1,702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.02 : 4,475.70 = 1,134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.02/4,475.70 = 1,134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.02x = 4,475.70 × 1,134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.02x = 5,078,263.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078,263.49/2,983.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.39

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