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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,505.77, 5,253.18 and 2,983.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,505.77, 5,253.18 and 2,983.64 is: 4,470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,505.77 : 5,253.18 = 2,983.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,505.77/5,253.18 = 2,983.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,505.77x = 5,253.18 × 2,983.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,505.77x = 15,673,597.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,673,597.98/3,505.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.80

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