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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.68, 4,475.60 and 1,423.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.68, 4,475.60 and 1,423.85 is: 2,135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.68 : 4,475.60 = 1,423.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.68/4,475.60 = 1,423.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.68x = 4,475.60 × 1,423.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.68x = 6,372,566.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,372,566.91/2,983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.81

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