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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,983.11, 2,974.64 and 684.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,983.11, 2,974.64 and 684.56 is: 1,026.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,983.11 : 2,974.64 = 684.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,983.11/2,974.64 = 684.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,983.11x = 2,974.64 × 684.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,983.11x = 2,036,306.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,306.40/1,983.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.83

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