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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.28, 4,116.96 and 1,656.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.28, 4,116.96 and 1,656.93 is: 2,286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.28 : 4,116.96 = 1,656.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.28/4,116.96 = 1,656.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.28x = 4,116.96 × 1,656.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.28x = 6,821,529.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,821,529.97/2,983.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.59

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