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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.76, 3,423 and 983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.76, 3,423 and 983.60 is: 1,475.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.76 : 3,423 = 983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.76/3,423 = 983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.76x = 3,423 × 983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.76x = 3,366,862.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,862.80/2,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.56

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