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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.97, 4,455.84 and 2,437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.97, 4,455.84 and 2,437.22 is: 3,639.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.97 : 4,455.84 = 2,437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.97/4,455.84 = 2,437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.97x = 4,455.84 × 2,437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.97x = 10,859,862.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,859,862.36/2,983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.40

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