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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,983.53, 2,977.14 and 1,010.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,983.53, 2,977.14 and 1,010.36 is: 1,516.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,983.53 : 2,977.14 = 1,010.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,983.53/2,977.14 = 1,010.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,983.53x = 2,977.14 × 1,010.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,983.53x = 3,007,983.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,983.17/1,983.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.48

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