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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.35, 4,116.94 and 1,657.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.35, 4,116.94 and 1,657.02 is: 2,286.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.35 : 4,116.94 = 1,657.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.35/4,116.94 = 1,657.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.35x = 4,116.94 × 1,657.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.35x = 6,821,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,821,851.92/2,983.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.64

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