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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.40, 4,072.38 and 1,983.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.40, 4,072.38 and 1,983.54 is: 2,972.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.40 : 4,072.38 = 1,983.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.40/4,072.38 = 1,983.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.40x = 4,072.38 × 1,983.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.40x = 8,077,728.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,077,728.63/2,717.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,972.59

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