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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.94, 4,112.89 and 2,624.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.94, 4,112.89 and 2,624.12 is: 3,616.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.94 : 4,112.89 = 2,624.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.94/4,112.89 = 2,624.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.94x = 4,112.89 × 2,624.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.94x = 10,792,689.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,792,689.78/2,983.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.92

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