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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.18, 4,474.35 and 1,651.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.18, 4,474.35 and 1,651.43 is: 2,476.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.18 : 4,474.35 = 1,651.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.18/4,474.35 = 1,651.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.18x = 4,474.35 × 1,651.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.18x = 7,389,075.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,389,075.82/2,983.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.92

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