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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.27, 4,116.81 and 1,657.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.27, 4,116.81 and 1,657.03 is: 2,286.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.27 : 4,116.81 = 1,657.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.27/4,116.81 = 1,657.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.27x = 4,116.81 × 1,657.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.27x = 6,821,677.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,821,677.67/2,983.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.64

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