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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.13, 3,783.19 and 983.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.13, 3,783.19 and 983.13 is: 1,474.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.13 : 3,783.19 = 983.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.13/3,783.19 = 983.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.13x = 3,783.19 × 983.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.13x = 3,719,367.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,367.58/2,522.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.69

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