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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.64, 4,475.34 and 1,036.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.64, 4,475.34 and 1,036.28 is: 1,554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.64 : 4,475.34 = 1,036.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.64/4,475.34 = 1,036.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.64x = 4,475.34 × 1,036.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.64x = 4,637,705.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,705.34/2,983.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.38

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