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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.38, 3,940.26 and 983.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.38, 3,940.26 and 983.08 is: 1,474.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.38 : 3,940.26 = 983.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.38/3,940.26 = 983.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.38x = 3,940.26 × 983.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.38x = 3,873,590.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,590.80/2,627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.32

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