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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.68, 4,473.72 and 1,522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.68, 4,473.72 and 1,522.08 is: 2,282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.68 : 4,473.72 = 1,522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.68/4,473.72 = 1,522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.68x = 4,473.72 × 1,522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.68x = 6,809,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,809,359.74/2,983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.20

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