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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.93, 4,475.98 and 1,424.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.93, 4,475.98 and 1,424.10 is: 2,136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.93 : 4,475.98 = 1,424.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.93/4,475.98 = 1,424.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.93x = 4,475.98 × 1,424.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.93x = 6,374,220.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,374,220.74/2,983.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.18

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