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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.79, 4,467.49 and 2,251.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.79, 4,467.49 and 2,251.15 is: 3,370.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.79 : 4,467.49 = 2,251.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.79/4,467.49 = 2,251.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.79x = 4,467.49 × 2,251.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.79x = 10,056,973.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,056,973.32/2,983.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.53

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