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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.70, 4,475.55 and 2,108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.70, 4,475.55 and 2,108.90 is: 3,163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.70 : 4,475.55 = 2,108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.70/4,475.55 = 2,108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.70x = 4,475.55 × 2,108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.70x = 9,438,487.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,438,487.40/2,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.35

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