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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.93, 2,968.92 and 1,004.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.93, 2,968.92 and 1,004.27 is: 1,503.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.93 : 2,968.92 = 1,004.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.93/2,968.92 = 1,004.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.93x = 2,968.92 × 1,004.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.93x = 2,981,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,582.44/1,982.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.63

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