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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,983.35, 2,975.37 and 684.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,983.35, 2,975.37 and 684.52 is: 1,026.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,983.35 : 2,975.37 = 684.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,983.35/2,975.37 = 684.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,983.35x = 2,975.37 × 684.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,983.35x = 2,036,700.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,700.27/1,983.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.90

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