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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,983.84, 2,973.76 and 684.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,983.84, 2,973.76 and 684.44 is: 1,025.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,983.84 : 2,973.76 = 684.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,983.84/2,973.76 = 684.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,983.84x = 2,973.76 × 684.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,983.84x = 2,035,360.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,360.29/1,983.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.97

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