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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.15, 2,862.53 and 983.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.15, 2,862.53 and 983.35 is: 1,475.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.15 : 2,862.53 = 983.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.15/2,862.53 = 983.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.15x = 2,862.53 × 983.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.15x = 2,814,868.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,868.88/1,907.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.96

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