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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.04, 3,940.40 and 983.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.04, 3,940.40 and 983.46 is: 1,475.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.04 : 3,940.40 = 983.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.04/3,940.40 = 983.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.04x = 3,940.40 × 983.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.04x = 3,875,225.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875,225.78/2,627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.13

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