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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.59, 4,476.12 and 2,107.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.59, 4,476.12 and 2,107.81 is: 3,162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.59 : 4,476.12 = 2,107.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.59/4,476.12 = 2,107.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.59x = 4,476.12 × 2,107.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.59x = 9,434,788.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,434,788.77/2,983.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.23

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