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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.80, 2,799.30 and 1,983.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.80, 2,799.30 and 1,983.40 is: 2,746.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.80 : 2,799.30 = 1,983.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.80/2,799.30 = 1,983.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.80x = 2,799.30 × 1,983.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.80x = 5,552,131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,552,131.62/2,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.13

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