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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.70, 3,939.12 and 983.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.70, 3,939.12 and 983.01 is: 1,473.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.70 : 3,939.12 = 983.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.70/3,939.12 = 983.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.70x = 3,939.12 × 983.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.70x = 3,872,194.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,194.35/2,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.61

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