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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,983.68, 2,974.15 and 872.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,983.68, 2,974.15 and 872.56 is: 1,308.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,983.68 : 2,974.15 = 872.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,983.68/2,974.15 = 872.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,983.68x = 2,974.15 × 872.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,983.68x = 2,595,124.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,124.32/1,983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.24

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