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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.78, 3,229.56 and 983.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.78, 3,229.56 and 983.18 is: 1,473.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.78 : 3,229.56 = 983.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.78/3,229.56 = 983.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.78x = 3,229.56 × 983.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.78x = 3,175,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,217.74/2,154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.57

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