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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,983.97, 2,976.02 and 751.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,983.97, 2,976.02 and 751.47 is: 1,127.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,983.97 : 2,976.02 = 751.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,983.97/2,976.02 = 751.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,983.97x = 2,976.02 × 751.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,983.97x = 2,236,390.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,390.25/1,983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.23

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