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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.95, 4,474.86 and 1,135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.95, 4,474.86 and 1,135.58 is: 1,702.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.95 : 4,474.86 = 1,135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.95/4,474.86 = 1,135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.95x = 4,474.86 × 1,135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.95x = 5,081,539.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,081,539.14/2,983.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.96

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