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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.46, 3,554.82 and 1,983.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.46, 3,554.82 and 1,983.66 is: 2,972.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.46 : 3,554.82 = 1,983.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.46/3,554.82 = 1,983.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.46x = 3,554.82 × 1,983.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.46x = 7,051,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,051,554.24/2,372.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,972.25

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