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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,983.61, 2,975.47 and 872.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,983.61, 2,975.47 and 872.45 is: 1,308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,983.61 : 2,975.47 = 872.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,983.61/2,975.47 = 872.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,983.61x = 2,975.47 × 872.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,983.61x = 2,595,940.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,940.56/1,983.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.70

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