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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,983.59, 2,975.37 and 1,107.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,983.59, 2,975.37 and 1,107.41 is: 1,661.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,983.59 : 2,975.37 = 1,107.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,983.59/2,975.37 = 1,107.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,983.59x = 2,975.37 × 1,107.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,983.59x = 3,294,935.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,935.46/1,983.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.10

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