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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.72, 3,254.04 and 983.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.72, 3,254.04 and 983.88 is: 1,475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.72 : 3,254.04 = 983.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.72/3,254.04 = 983.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.72x = 3,254.04 × 983.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.72x = 3,201,584.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,584.88/2,169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.58

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