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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.10, 2,972.52 and 683.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.10, 2,972.52 and 683.26 is: 1,024.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.10 : 2,972.52 = 683.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.10/2,972.52 = 683.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.10x = 2,972.52 × 683.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.10x = 2,031,004.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,004.02/1,982.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.67

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