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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.36, 4,117.05 and 1,657.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.36, 4,117.05 and 1,657.07 is: 2,286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.36 : 4,117.05 = 1,657.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.36/4,117.05 = 1,657.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.36x = 4,117.05 × 1,657.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.36x = 6,822,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,822,240.04/2,983.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.76

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