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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,983.03, 2,974.51 and 684.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,983.03, 2,974.51 and 684.47 is: 1,026.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,983.03 : 2,974.51 = 684.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,983.03/2,974.51 = 684.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,983.03x = 2,974.51 × 684.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,983.03x = 2,035,962.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,962.86/1,983.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.69

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