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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,983.40, 2,975.64 and 872.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,983.40, 2,975.64 and 872.92 is: 1,309.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,983.40 : 2,975.64 = 872.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,983.40/2,975.64 = 872.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,983.40x = 2,975.64 × 872.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,983.40x = 2,597,495.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,495.67/1,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.62

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