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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.38, 4,475.39 and 1,009.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.38, 4,475.39 and 1,009.25 is: 1,513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.38 : 4,475.39 = 1,009.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.38/4,475.39 = 1,009.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.38x = 4,475.39 × 1,009.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.38x = 4,516,759.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,759.93/2,983.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.97

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