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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.70, 4,472.48 and 1,888.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.70, 4,472.48 and 1,888.79 is: 2,831.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.70 : 4,472.48 = 1,888.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.70/4,472.48 = 1,888.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.70x = 4,472.48 × 1,888.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.70x = 8,447,557.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,447,557.86/2,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.23

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