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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.86, 4,470.66 and 2,327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.86, 4,470.66 and 2,327.04 is: 3,486.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.86 : 4,470.66 = 2,327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.86/4,470.66 = 2,327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.86x = 4,470.66 × 2,327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.86x = 10,403,404.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,403,404.65/2,983.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.56

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