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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.10, 3,940.26 and 983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.10, 3,940.26 and 983.44 is: 1,475.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.10 : 3,940.26 = 983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.10/3,940.26 = 983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.10x = 3,940.26 × 983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.10x = 3,875,009.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875,009.29/2,627.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.01

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