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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.61, 4,119.39 and 2,667.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.61, 4,119.39 and 2,667.87 is: 3,683.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.61 : 4,119.39 = 2,667.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.61/4,119.39 = 2,667.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.61x = 4,119.39 × 2,667.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.61x = 10,989,997.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,989,997.00/2,983.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.45

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