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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.63, 2,869.83 and 1,983.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.63, 2,869.83 and 1,983.83 is: 2,742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.63 : 2,869.83 = 1,983.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.63/2,869.83 = 1,983.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.63x = 2,869.83 × 1,983.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.63x = 5,693,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,693,240.50/2,075.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742.90

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