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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.63, 2,500.05 and 983.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.63, 2,500.05 and 983.63 is: 1,357.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.63 : 2,500.05 = 983.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.63/2,500.05 = 983.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.63x = 2,500.05 × 983.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.63x = 2,459,111.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,111.68/1,811.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.41

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