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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.19, 4,472.22 and 1,035.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.19, 4,472.22 and 1,035.14 is: 1,551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.19 : 4,472.22 = 1,035.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.19/4,472.22 = 1,035.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.19x = 4,472.22 × 1,035.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.19x = 4,629,373.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,373.81/2,983.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.82

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