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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,983.78, 2,977.38 and 944.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,983.78, 2,977.38 and 944.28 is: 1,417.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,983.78 : 2,977.38 = 944.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,983.78/2,977.38 = 944.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,983.78x = 2,977.38 × 944.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,983.78x = 2,811,480.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,480.39/1,983.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.23

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