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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.03, 3,205.94 and 982.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.03, 3,205.94 and 982.75 is: 1,474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.03 : 3,205.94 = 982.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.03/3,205.94 = 982.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.03x = 3,205.94 × 982.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.03x = 3,150,632.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,632.62/2,137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.30

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