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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.40, 4,113.06 and 2,516.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.40, 4,113.06 and 2,516.84 is: 3,469.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.40 : 4,113.06 = 2,516.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.40/4,113.06 = 2,516.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.40x = 4,113.06 × 2,516.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.40x = 10,351,913.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,351,913.93/2,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.84

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