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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.46, 4,468.57 and 2,519.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.46, 4,468.57 and 2,519.49 is: 3,773.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.46 : 4,468.57 = 2,519.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.46/4,468.57 = 2,519.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.46x = 4,468.57 × 2,519.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.46x = 11,258,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,258,529.58/2,983.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.65

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