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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.28, 4,115.88 and 2,536.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.28, 4,115.88 and 2,536.70 is: 3,499.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.28 : 4,115.88 = 2,536.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.28/4,115.88 = 2,536.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.28x = 4,115.88 × 2,536.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.28x = 10,440,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,440,732.22/2,983.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.76

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