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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.86, 4,477.28 and 1,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.86, 4,477.28 and 1,341 is: 2,012.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.86 : 4,477.28 = 1,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.86/4,477.28 = 1,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.86x = 4,477.28 × 1,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.86x = 6,004,025.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,004,025.78/2,983.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.17

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