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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.07, 4,117.97 and 2,610.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.07, 4,117.97 and 2,610.47 is: 3,603.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.07 : 4,117.97 = 2,610.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.07/4,117.97 = 2,610.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.07x = 4,117.97 × 2,610.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.07x = 10,749,837.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,749,837.15/2,983.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.62

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