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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.03, 4,116.39 and 1,656.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.03, 4,116.39 and 1,656.65 is: 2,286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.03 : 4,116.39 = 1,656.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.03/4,116.39 = 1,656.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.03x = 4,116.39 × 1,656.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.03x = 6,819,417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,819,417.49/2,983.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.07

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