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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.73, 4,126.79 and 2,360.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.73, 4,126.79 and 2,360.42 is: 3,264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.73 : 4,126.79 = 2,360.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.73/4,126.79 = 2,360.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.73x = 4,126.79 × 2,360.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.73x = 9,740,957.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,740,957.65/2,983.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.69

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