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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.08, 3,782.40 and 983

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.08, 3,782.40 and 983 is: 1,473.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.08 : 3,782.40 = 983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.08/3,782.40 = 983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.08x = 3,782.40 × 983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.08x = 3,718,099.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,099.20/2,523.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.64

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