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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,983.51, 2,973.52 and 750.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,983.51, 2,973.52 and 750.02 is: 1,124.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,983.51 : 2,973.52 = 750.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,983.51/2,973.52 = 750.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,983.51x = 2,973.52 × 750.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,983.51x = 2,230,197.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,197.60/1,983.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.37

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