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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.76, 3,229.08 and 983.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.76, 3,229.08 and 983.16 is: 1,474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.76 : 3,229.08 = 983.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.76/3,229.08 = 983.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.76x = 3,229.08 × 983.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.76x = 3,174,702.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,702.29/2,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.03

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