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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.03, 4,115.36 and 2,037.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.03, 4,115.36 and 2,037.30 is: 2,810.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.03 : 4,115.36 = 2,037.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.03/4,115.36 = 2,037.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.03x = 4,115.36 × 2,037.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.03x = 8,384,224.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,384,224.28/2,983.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.64

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