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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.56, 4,475.58 and 1,009.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.56, 4,475.58 and 1,009.17 is: 1,513.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.56 : 4,475.58 = 1,009.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.56/4,475.58 = 1,009.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.56x = 4,475.58 × 1,009.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.56x = 4,516,621.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,621.07/2,983.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.84

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