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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.72, 4,475.60 and 2,247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.72, 4,475.60 and 2,247.44 is: 3,371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.72 : 4,475.60 = 2,247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.72/4,475.60 = 2,247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.72x = 4,475.60 × 2,247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.72x = 10,058,642.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,058,642.46/2,983.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.18

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