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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.40, 4,117.14 and 1,657.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.40, 4,117.14 and 1,657.12 is: 2,286.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.40 : 4,117.14 = 1,657.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.40/4,117.14 = 1,657.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.40x = 4,117.14 × 1,657.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.40x = 6,822,595.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,822,595.04/2,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.85

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