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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.68, 4,120.80 and 2,964.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.68, 4,120.80 and 2,964.48 is: 4,094.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.68 : 4,120.80 = 2,964.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.68/4,120.80 = 2,964.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.68x = 4,120.80 × 2,964.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.68x = 12,216,029.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,216,029.18/2,983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.28

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