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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.96, 4,072.96 and 983.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.96, 4,072.96 and 983.68 is: 1,475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.96 : 4,072.96 = 983.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.96/4,072.96 = 983.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.96x = 4,072.96 × 983.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.96x = 4,006,489.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,489.29/2,714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.71

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