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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.26, 4,471.92 and 1,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.26, 4,471.92 and 1,034.16 is: 1,550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.26 : 4,471.92 = 1,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.26/4,471.92 = 1,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.26x = 4,471.92 × 1,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.26x = 4,624,680.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,680.79/2,983.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.21

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