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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.69, 4,483.35 and 1,233.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.69, 4,483.35 and 1,233.23 is: 1,850.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.69 : 4,483.35 = 1,233.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.69/4,483.35 = 1,233.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.69x = 4,483.35 × 1,233.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.69x = 5,528,979.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,528,979.30/2,987.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.59

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